What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 375?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 375 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 375.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 375?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 375 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.21g, diameter 39mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nero Dupondius, Securitas reverse (RIC I 375)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 375

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.21g

Diameter

39mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P

Head of Nero, radiate, right; small globe at point of neck

Reverse

SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C II

Securitas, bare to waist, seated, right, on throne, resting head against right hand and holding short sceptre in left; in front, lighted and garlanded altar, on which leans lighted torch resting on a bucranium

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 375 is a dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, bare to waist, seated, right, on throne, resting head against right hand and holding short sceptre in left; in front, lighted and garlanded altar, on which leans lighted torch resting on a bucranium. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.21g, 39mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Lugdunum Mint

Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France) was the main western imperial mint from Augustus through the early second century. It was the sole mint for precious metal coinage for extended periods under Augustus and Tiberius.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 375?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 375 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 375.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 375?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, radiate, right; small globe at point of neck with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P. The reverse depicts Securitas, bare to waist, seated, right, on throne, resting head against right hand and holding short sceptre in left; in front, lighted and garlanded altar, on which leans lighted torch resting on a bucranium with the inscription SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C II. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 375?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 375 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.21g, diameter 39mm, die axis 6 h, struck.