What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 393?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 393 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 393.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 393?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 393 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.64g, diameter 37mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nero Sestertius, View reverse (RIC I 393)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 393

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

25.64g

Diameter

37mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P

Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck

Reverse

S C

View of triumphal arch, showing front and left hand side; above, the Emperor in a quadriga escorted by Victory; arch is heavily ornamented and decorated with statues of Pax, Mars and two soldiers

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 393 is a sestertius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts View of triumphal arch, showing front and left hand side; above, the Emperor in a quadriga escorted by Victory; arch is heavily ornamented and decorated with statues of Pax, Mars and two soldiers. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 25.64g, 37mm diameter.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 393?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 393 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 393.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 393?: 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 P. The reverse depicts View of triumphal arch, showing front and left hand side; above, the Emperor in a quadriga escorted by Victory; arch is heavily ornamented and decorated with statues of Pax, Mars and two soldiers with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 393?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 393 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 25.64g, diameter 37mm, die axis 6 h, struck.