What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 579?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 579 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 579.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 579?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 579 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 27.43g, diameter 37mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Nero Sestertius, Nero reverse (RIC I 579)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 579

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

62 AD-68 AD

Mint

Lugdunum

Metal

Bronze

Weight

27.43g

Diameter

37mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P

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

Reverse

DECVRSIO S C

Nero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing right on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 579 is a sestertius of Nero (62 AD-68 AD), struck at the Lugdunum mint. The reverse depicts Nero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing right on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 27.43g, 37mm 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 579?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 579 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 579.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 579?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, right; small globe at point of neck with the inscription IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P. The reverse depicts Nero, bare-headed, cuirassed, cloak flying behind, prancing right on horseback, holding spear; in front and behind, mounted soldier riding left holding vexillum over shoulder with the inscription DECVRSIO S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 579?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 579 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 27.43g, diameter 37mm, die axis 6 h, struck.