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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.156
People
Nero, Roman (r. 54 - 68 CE)
Title
Dupondius of Nero, Rome
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
64 CE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Rome (Latium)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Roman Imperial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196018

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
10.75 g
Die Axis
6
Denomination
dupondius
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER
  • inscription: reverse: MAC AVG
    SC
    II [PI] in exergue (?)
  • Obverse Inscription: NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER(M) P M TR P IMP P P
  • Reverse Inscription: MAC AVG S C II

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
RIC I 2, 184 or 186, p. 162

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.156
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Radiate head of Nero r.; around, NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER[(M) P M TR P IMP P P].
Rev.: Frontal view of the Macellum Magnum, its domed central section (in two stories and approached by steps) flanked by two-storied wings of unequal height, with porticoes; above the steps in center, male figure stg. l., l. hand holding long scepter; above, [MA]C AVG; to l. and r., S-C; in exergue, II with horizontal bar denoting numeral.

Verification Level

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