Diameter 29 mm
Grade F
Metal Orichalcum
Orientation dies 5 h
Rarity R4 - Some known examples
Type Dupondius
Weight 12.6 g
Year of issue 10
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Dupondius of Lyon Altar, Tiberius caesar, 10, Lyon mint.
BMC/RE. 576 var. ; BN/R. 1741 ; C. 31 var. ; Giard/L. 1.100 ; LT. 4744 var. ; RIC. 366 ; RIC2. 235
O/ [TI · C]AESAR · AVGVST · F · IMPERAT · V
Head of Tiberius caesar left (O°1).
R/ ROM · ET AVG
Lyon Altar.
2019.1.5 : Le Caveau du Château - E Guigal, orichalcum, 12,6 gr, 29 mm, 5h.
The asses and semisses with the Lyon Altar are very common but it's not for other denominations. For this type, the dupondius is as rare as the sestertius. Only 4 ex. listed in the Giard/L.
This coin is continually presented in exhibition halls in an exceptional collection of 173 roman coins.
Reference : BMC/RE. 576 var. ; BN/R. 1741 ; C. 31 var. ; Giard/L. 1.100 ; LT. 4744 var. ; RIC. 366 ; RIC2. 235
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