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Dupondius - Nero VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
66 year| Bronze | 16.05 g | 30 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 | 16.05 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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# 524 and RIC# 603 is due to the dating by RIC to within one year depending on the style of the dies.Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Nero's image and the inscription "VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C" (Victory of the Augusti) is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, was known for his extravagance, tyranny, and alleged role in the Great Fire of Rome. Despite his controversial reign, the coin's Victory inscription suggests that Nero was still trying to promote his image as a powerful and victorious leader, even as his rule was marked by instability and unrest.
