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RIC I (second edition) Nero 273

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Nero 273. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Nero. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Nero, laureate, right with aegis, with the legend NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P.

The reverse shows roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and resting left on parazonium: behind cuirass two round shields and one oblong, with the legend ROMA S C. The obverse shows head of Nero, laureate, right with aegis, with the legend NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P. The reverse shows roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and resting left on parazonium: behind cuirass two round shields and one oblong, with the legend ROMA S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
6
Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Nero

Design

Obverse
Head of Nero, laureate, right with aegis
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, in military dress, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and resting left on parazonium: behind cuirass two round shields and one oblong
Obverse legend
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Reverse legend
ROMA S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Nero 273
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
NERO CLAVD CAESAR AVG GER P M TR P IMP P P
Reverse legend to match
ROMA S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary. Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

Denomination
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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC I (second edition) Nero 274

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC I (second edition) Nero 279

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC I (second edition) Nero 398

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC I (second edition) Nero 442

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC I (second edition) Nero 443

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

Research required

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  • Weight, diameter and mint marks require specimen-level evidence.
  • Museum specimen photographs are linked by the source; local photographs and reuse rights remain unverified.
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