Nero Denarius, Nero reverse
RIC I (second edition) Nero 47 · 64 AD-65 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
NERO CAESAR
Head of Nero, laureate, right, with beard
Reverse
AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS
Nero, radiate, togate, standing front, left knee slightly bent, holding branch in right hand and Victory on globe in left
About This Type
This RIC I (second edition) Nero 47 is a denarius of Nero (64 AD-65 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Nero, radiate, togate, standing front, left knee slightly bent, holding branch in right hand and Victory on globe in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.09g, 18mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 47?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 47 is a Silver Denarius of Nero (64 AD-65 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 47.
- How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 47?
- The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, right, with beard with the inscription NERO CAESAR. The reverse depicts Nero, radiate, togate, standing front, left knee slightly bent, holding branch in right hand and Victory on globe in left with the inscription AVGVSTVS GERMANICVS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 47?
- RIC I (second edition) Nero 47 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.09g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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