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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Nero ROMA S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | 14 g | 28 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 | 14 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and in left a vertical spear against round shield; around and behind are various arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA S C
Translation:
Roma, Senatus Consultum.
Rome. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.07–15.08 g;Diameter varies: 27–29 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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Nero. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and influence can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the Roman Empire's history.
