What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 478?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 478 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 478.

How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 478?

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 P P. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R with the inscription S C. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 478?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 478 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.26g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nero As, Victory reverse (RIC I 478)

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Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 478

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.26g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

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

Reverse

S C

Victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 478 is an as of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.26g, 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 478?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 478 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 478.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 478?: 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 P P. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R with the inscription S C. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 478?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 478 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.26g, diameter 28mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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