RIC I (second edition) Nero 22 Nero obverse — Head of Nero, bare, right Obverse
RIC I (second edition) Nero 22 Nero reverse — Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC I (second edition) Nero 22
Ruler
Nero
Denomination
Denarius
Date
60 AD-61 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.73g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
8 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

NERO CAESAR AVG IMP

Head of Nero, bare, right

Reverse

PONTIF MAX TR P VII COS IIII P P

Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 22 is a denarius of Nero (60 AD-61 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.73g, 18mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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) Nero 22?
RIC I (second edition) Nero 22 is a Silver Denarius of Nero (60 AD-61 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 22.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 22?
The obverse depicts Head of Nero, bare, right with the inscription NERO CAESAR AVG IMP. The reverse depicts Legend surrounding oak-wreath enclosing EX S C with the inscription PONTIF MAX TR P VII COS IIII P P. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 22?
RIC I (second edition) Nero 22 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.73g, diameter 18mm, die axis 8 h, struck.

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