Nero Sestertius, Ceres reverse
RIC I (second edition) Nero 389 · 62 AD-68 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P
Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck
Reverse
ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES S C
Ceres, right, veiled and draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and torch, facing Annona, draped, standing right, right hand resting on hip, left holding cornucopiae; in center, modius on garlanded altar right; behind, ship's stern
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Nero 389 is a sestertius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Ceres, right, veiled and draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and torch, facing Annona, draped, standing right, right hand resting on hip, left holding cornucopiae; in center, modius on garlanded altar right; behind, ship's stern.
About the Sestertius
The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 389?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 389 is a Bronze Sestertius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 389.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 389?
- The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P. The reverse depicts Ceres, right, veiled and draped, seated left, holding corn-ears and torch, facing Annona, draped, standing right, right hand resting on hip, left holding cornucopiae; in center, modius on garlanded altar right; behind, ship's stern with the inscription ANNONA AVGVSTI CERES S C. Portrait type: laureate.
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