Nero Aureus, Legend reverse
RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 · 50 AD-54 AD · Rome · Issued under Claudius
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Obverse
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Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN
Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT
Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 is an aureus of Nero, issued under Claudius (50 AD-54 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.61g, 18mm 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 78?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 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 78.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Nero, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription NERONI CLAVDIO DRVSO GERM COS DESIGN. The reverse depicts Legend in four lines on shield; behind, vertical spear with the inscription EQVESTER ORDO PRINCIPI IVVENT. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78?
- RIC I (second edition) Claudius 78 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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