Dupondius - Nero MAC AVG

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year62-68
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight20.39 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#109, OCRE#ric.1(2).ner.109
Obverse descriptionHead of Nero, radiate, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringNERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
(Translation: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestas, Imperator, Pater Patriae Nero Claudius, Caesar, emperor (Augustus), victor over the Germans, high priest, tribunician power, supreme commander (Imperator), father of the country.)
Reverse descriptionFront view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre. Legend above and flanking the stairs
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAC AVG S C
(Translation: Macellum Augusti The meat market of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (62-68)  - -
Catalog ID3040809360
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