© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Nero PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C
| Bronze | 12.5 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('terra door').
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C
Translation:
Pace Populo Romano Terra Marique Parta Ianum Clusit, Senatus Consultum.
Peace of the Roman people on land and sea. The gates of the temple of Janus are closed. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.66–13.897 g;Diameter varies: 27.45–28 mm;
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 goddess Pax (IANVM) on the reverse, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her appearance on the coin may suggest that Nero, the emperor at the time, was promoting a message of peace and tranquility throughout the empire.
