Dupondius - Nero MAC AVG S C II
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAC AVG S C II
Translation:
Macellum Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
The meat market of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Nero (MAC AVG S C II) (62-68) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny, yet the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire. Despite Nero's controversial reign, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
