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RIC I (second edition) Otho 7

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC I (second edition) Otho 7. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Otho. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Otho, bare, right, with the legend IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. The reverse shows securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left, with the legend SECVRITAS P R. The obverse shows head of Otho, bare, right, with the legend IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P. The reverse shows securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left, with the legend SECVRITAS P R.

Related types with the same reverse, struck at other mints or with different marks or bust details, are consolidated here and listed under varieties: RIC I (second edition) Otho 9.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Otho

Design

Obverse
Head of Otho, bare, right
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left
Obverse legend
IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Reverse legend
SECVRITAS P R

Identification

Type reference
RIC I (second edition) Otho 7
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
IMP M OTHO CAESAR AVG TR P
Reverse legend to match
SECVRITAS P R
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) Otho 9

    Same ruler, denomination, reverse type and reverse legend; differs in mint, mint mark, officina or bust detail. Consolidated into this entry.

Research required

  • Editorial verification required.
  • 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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