What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 500?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 500 is a Bronze Sestertius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 500.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 500?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 500 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.42g, diameter 33mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Nero Sestertius, View reverse (RIC I 500)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 500

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

23.42g

Diameter

33mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P

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

Reverse

S C

View of triumphal arch, showing front and left hand side; above, the Emperor in a quadriga escorted by Victory; arch is heavily ornamented and decorated with statues of Pax, Mars and two soldiers

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 500 is a sestertius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts View of triumphal arch, showing front and left hand side; above, the Emperor in a quadriga escorted by Victory; arch is heavily ornamented and decorated with statues of Pax, Mars and two soldiers. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 23.42g, 33mm diameter.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 500?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 500 is a Bronze Sestertius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 500.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 500?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT MAX TR POT P P. The reverse depicts View of triumphal arch, showing front and left hand side; above, the Emperor in a quadriga escorted by Victory; arch is heavily ornamented and decorated with statues of Pax, Mars and two soldiers with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 500?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 500 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 23.42g, diameter 33mm, die axis 7 h, struck.