What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 521?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 521 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 521.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 521?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 521 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.84g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nero Dupondius, Securitas reverse (RIC I 521)

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 521

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.84g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR POT P P

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

Reverse

SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C

Securitas, bare to waist, seated right, on throne, resting head against right hand and holding short sceptre in left; in front, lighted and garlanded altar, on which leans lighted torch resting on a bucranium

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 521 is a dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Securitas, bare to waist, seated right, on throne, resting head against right hand and holding short sceptre in left; in front, lighted and garlanded altar, on which leans lighted torch resting on a bucranium. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.84g, 29mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 521?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 521 is a Bronze Dupondius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD) struck at the Lugdunum mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 521.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 521?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, left; small globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR POT P P. The reverse depicts Securitas, bare to waist, seated right, on throne, resting head against right hand and holding short sceptre in left; in front, lighted and garlanded altar, on which leans lighted torch resting on a bucranium with the inscription SECVRITAS AVGVSTI S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 521?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 521 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.84g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.