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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Nero VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
66 year| Bronze | 16.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 66 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
The difference between RIC# 522 and RIC# 601 is due to the dating by RIC to within one year depending on the style of the dies.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Nero coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on one 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 coin. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the message that the Roman Empire was the greatest power in the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (66) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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