Dupondius - Nero MAC AVG
| Bronze | 14.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 62-68 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAC AVG
Translation:
Macellum Augusti
The meat market of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 14.509–14.72 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and the abbreviation "MAC AVG" which stands for "Marcus Aurelius Caesar Augustus" on the other side. This suggests that the coin was issued during Nero's reign, but also bears the name of the next emperor, Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 AD. This could indicate that the coin was minted towards the end of Nero's reign, as a way of transitioning power to the next emperor.
