What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 457?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 457 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 457.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 457?

The obverse depicts Head of Nero, bare, left; small globe at point of neck with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP. The reverse depicts Altar with decorated panels and ornamented top, and central double doors with the inscription ARA PACIS S C. Portrait type: bare.

Nero As, Altar reverse (RIC I 457)

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 457

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP

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

Reverse

ARA PACIS S C

Altar with decorated panels and ornamented top, and central double doors

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 457 is an as of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Altar with decorated panels and ornamented top, and central double doors.

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 457?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 457 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 457.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 457?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, bare, left; small globe at point of neck with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP. The reverse depicts Altar with decorated panels and ornamented top, and central double doors with the inscription ARA PACIS S C. Portrait type: bare.