How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 616?

The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, right with the inscription NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI. The reverse depicts Victory advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left with the inscription ARMENIAC. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 616?

RIC I (second edition) Nero 616 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.68g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Nero Hemidrachm — RIC I (second edition) Nero 616

Catalog Reference

RIC I (second edition) Nero 616

Ruler

Nero

Denomination

Hemidrachm

Date

59 AD-60 AD

Mint

Caesareia Cappadocia

Metal

Silver

Weight

1.68g

Diameter

14mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI

Head of Nero, laureate, right

Reverse

ARMENIAC

Victory advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left

About This Type

This RIC I (second edition) Nero 616 is a hemidrachm of Nero (59 AD-60 AD), struck at the Caesareia Cappadocia mint. The reverse depicts Victory advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.68g, 14mm diameter.

About the Hemidrachm

The hemidrachm (half-drachm) was a fractional silver denomination struck across the Greek world, typically weighing 1.5–2.5 grams. It served as everyday coinage for smaller transactions where a full drachm or tetradrachm was too large.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC I (second edition) Nero 616?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 616 is a Silver Hemidrachm of Nero (59 AD-60 AD) struck at the Caesareia Cappadocia mint cataloged under RIC vol. I no. I (second edition) Nero 616.
How do you identify RIC I (second edition) Nero 616?: The obverse depicts Head of Nero, laureate, right with the inscription NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI. The reverse depicts Victory advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left with the inscription ARMENIAC. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC I (second edition) Nero 616?: RIC I (second edition) Nero 616 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.68g, diameter 14mm, die axis 12 h, struck.