Dupondius - Nero MAC AVG S C II

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 62-68
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 13.7 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#185, OCRE#ric.1(2).ner.185
Obverse description Head of Nero, radiate, left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering NERO 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 description Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering MAC AVG S C II
(Translation: Macellum Augusti, Senatus Consultum. The meat market of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (62-68) - -
Numisquare ID 2019505490
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