What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 471?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 471 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 471.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 471?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 471 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.56g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Nero As, Temple reverse (RIC I 471)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 471

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.56g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Head of Nero, bare, 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 471 is an as 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 10.56g, 28mm diameter.

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 471?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 471 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 471.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 471?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, bare, 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: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 471?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 471 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.56g, diameter 28mm, die axis 7 h, struck.