© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Nero VICTORIA AVGVSTI S C; Victory
67 year| Bronze | 11.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 67 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246813 |
|---|---|
| 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# 522 and RIC# 601 is due to the dating by RIC to within one year depending on the style of the dies.Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Nero coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Nero, who was known for his extravagance and tyranny. Despite his controversial rule, Nero's coins are still widely collected and studied today, and the Dupondius - Nero coin is no exception. In fact, it's considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors, with some mintage variations selling for thousands of dollars.
