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RIC I (second edition) Nero 544

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Nero 544. Denomination: As. Authority: Nero. Mint: Lugdunum. The obverse shows head of Nero, bare, left; small globe at point of neck, with the legend IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P.

The reverse shows victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R, with the legend S C.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
9
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Nero was Roman emperor from AD 54 until his death on 9 June AD 68, serving as the final ruler of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Having ascended the throne following the death of Emperor Claudius, his practical contributions to Rome's imperial governance concentrated on diplomacy, trade, and culture, while his military forces engaged in campaigns such as the Roman–Parthian War.

This bronze as was struck under Nero's authority at the mint of Lugdunum. The obverse features the bare head of the emperor facing left, accompanied by a small globe at the point of the neck and the legend "IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P". The reverse depicts a winged, draped Victory moving left and carrying a shield inscribed "S P Q R", framed by the legend "S C".

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Lugdunum
Authority
Nero

Design

Obverse
Head of Nero, bare, left; small globe at point of neck
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, moving left, holding in both hands shield inscribed S P Q R
Obverse legend
IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P
Reverse legend
S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Nero 544
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP NERO CAESAR AVG P MAX TR P P P
Reverse legend to match
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.

Documentation checklist

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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 542

    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 543

    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 545

    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 546

    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 605

    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 606

    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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