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RIC I (second edition) Nero 526

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Nero 526. Denomination: As. Authority: Nero. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows head of Nero, bare, right; small globe at point of neck, with the legend IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P M TR POT P P.

The reverse shows altar with decorated panels and ornamented top, and central double doors, with the legend ARA PACIS S C. The obverse shows head of Nero, bare, right; small globe at point of neck, with the legend IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P M TR POT P P. The reverse shows altar with decorated panels and ornamented top, and central double doors, with the legend ARA PACIS S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

This bronze as was struck at the mint of Lugdunum under Nero's authority. The obverse presents his bare head accompanied by the legend IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P M TR POT P P. The reverse design depicts an altar featuring decorated panels, an ornamented top, and central double doors, labelled with the legend ARA PACIS S C.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Nero

Design

Obverse
Head of Nero, bare, right; small globe at point of neck
Reverse
Altar with decorated panels and ornamented top, and central double doors
Obverse legend
IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P M TR POT P P
Reverse legend
ARA PACIS S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Nero 526
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P M TR POT P P
Reverse legend to match
ARA PACIS 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.

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