Dupondius - Nero SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C II; Securitas
| 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#246615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, bare to waist, seated right, on throne, resting head against right hand and holding short sceptre in left; in front, lighted and garlanded altar, on which leans lighted torch resting on a bucranium.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C II
Translation:
Securitas Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Nero's image was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a devastating fire in Rome and several rebellions, Nero's administration introduced several significant reforms, such as the creation of a new currency system, which included the Dupondius coin. This coin's design highlights the importance of security during Nero's reign, as depicted by the image of Securitas, the Roman goddess of security, on its reverse side.
