What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 487?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 487 is a Bronze Semis of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 487.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 487?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 487 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.13g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Nero Semis — RIC I (second edition) Nero 487

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 487

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Semis

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

5.13g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM

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

Reverse

CER QVINQ ROM CON S C

Table decorated with two sphinxes or gryphons confronting; on top, urn and wreath; round shield resting on leg

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 487 is a semis of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Table decorated with two sphinxes or gryphons confronting; on top, urn and wreath; round shield resting on leg. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 5.13g, 22mm diameter.

About the Semis

The semis was a Roman bronze denomination worth half an as. Imperial semisses are typically struck in orichalcum (brass) and measure 17–20mm.

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 487?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 487 is a Bronze Semis of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 487.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 487?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, bare, left; small globe at point of neck with the inscription NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GERM. The reverse depicts Table decorated with two sphinxes or gryphons confronting; on top, urn and wreath; round shield resting on leg with the inscription CER QVINQ ROM CON S C. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 487?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 487 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 5.13g, diameter 22mm, die axis 11 h, struck.