Nero Aureus, Simpulum reverse
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 76 · 50 AD-54 AD · Rome · Issued under Claudius
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Obverse
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Reverse
Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln
Obverse
NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT
Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, left
Reverse
SACERD COOPT IN OMN CONL SVPRA NVM EX S C
Simpulum left and lituus right; above, tripod left and patera right
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 76 is an aureus of Nero, issued under Claudius (50 AD-54 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Simpulum left and lituus right; above, tripod left and patera right. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.57g, 2mm diameter.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Claudius 76?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 76 is a Gold Aureus of Nero issued under Claudius (50 AD-54 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Claudius 76.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 76?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, left with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAES DRVSVS GERM PRINC IVVENT. The reverse depicts Simpulum left and lituus right; above, tripod left and patera right with the inscription SACERD COOPT IN OMN CONL SVPRA NVM EX S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 76?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 76 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.57g, diameter 2mm, die axis 8 h, struck.
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