Young Nero Cistophorus, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 121 · 41 AD-54 AD · Pergamum · Issued under Claudius
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
NERONI CLAVD CAES DRVSO GERM
Head of Young Nero, bare, draped, left
Reverse
COS DES PRINCI IVVENT
Legend in three lines on shield within laurel wreath
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 121 is a cistophorus of Young Nero, issued under Claudius (41 AD-54 AD), struck at the Pergamum mint. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines on shield within laurel wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 10.8g, 25mm diameter.
About the Pergamum Mint
Pergamum (modern Bergama, Turkey) was a mint of the Attalid kingdom and later a Roman provincial mint. Its Hellenistic coinage is among the finest of the ancient world.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 121?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 121 is a Silver Cistophorus of Young Nero issued under Claudius (41 AD-54 AD) struck at the Pergamum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 121.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 121?
- The obverse depicts Head of Young Nero, bare, draped, left with the inscription NERONI CLAVD CAES DRVSO GERM. The reverse depicts Legend in three lines on shield within laurel wreath with the inscription COS DES PRINCI IVVENT. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 121?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 121 was struck in Silver, standard weight 10.8g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, plated.
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