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Dupondius - Nero VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C II; Victory
| Bronze | 14.9 g | 29 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 | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory flying left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C II
Translation:
Victoria Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.57–16.1 g;Diameter varies: 28–30 mm;
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.
