What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 383?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 383 is a Bronze As of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 383.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 383?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 383 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.24g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Nero As, Genius Populi Romani reverse (RIC I 383)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 383

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.24g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERMANIC

Head of Nero, laureate, left

Reverse

GENIO AVGVSTI S C I

Genius Populi Romani standing left, holding patera over flaming altar in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 383 is an as of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Genius Populi Romani standing left, holding patera over flaming altar in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.24g, 25mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 383?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 383 is a Bronze As of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 383.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 383?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, left with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERMANIC. The reverse depicts Genius Populi Romani standing left, holding patera over flaming altar in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription GENIO AVGVSTI S C I. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 383?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 383 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.24g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.