Dupondius - Nero (ROMA S C; Roma) (62-68) front Dupondius - Nero (ROMA S C; Roma) (62-68) back
Dupondius - Nero (ROMA S C; Roma) (62-68) photo
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Dupondius - Nero ROMA S C; Roma

 
Bronze 14.9 g -
Description
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
14.9 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#246555
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding wreath and parazonium; behind, various arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMA S C

Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum.
Rome. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Dupondius - Nero coin was used to pay soldiers and civil servants during Nero's reign, and it was also used for trade and commerce. It was an important coin for the Roman economy at that time.