Nero Sestertius, Temple reverse
RIC I (second edition) Nero 438 · 62 AD-68 AD · Lugdunum
Obverse
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Head of Nero, laureate, right; small globe at point of neck
Reverse
PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C
Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('terra door')
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Nero 438 is a sestertius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('terra door'). Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 20.83g, 34mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 438?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 438 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 438.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 438?
- The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, right; small globe at point of neck with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. The reverse depicts Temple of Janus, with latticed window to left and double doors to right with garland hung across ('terra door') with the inscription PACE P R TERRA MARIQ PARTA IANVM CLVSIT S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 438?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 438 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 20.83g, diameter 34mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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