What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 560?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 560 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 560.

Nero Semis — RIC I (second edition) Nero 560

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 560

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Semis

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT

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

Reverse

CER QVINQ ROMAE 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 560 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.

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 560?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 560 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 560.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 560?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, bare, right; small globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP NERO CAESAR AVG PONT. 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 ROMAE CON S C. Portrait type: bare.