Diocletian Multiple-Gold — RIC VI Nicomedia 1

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 1

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Multiple-Gold

Date

294 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in its beak

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 1 is a multiple-gold of Diocletian (294 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in its beak.

About the Multiple-Gold

Gold multiples are oversized gold coins struck at weights of two or more solidi. They were presentation pieces and imperial donatives rather than circulating currency. Surviving examples are extremely rare and command high prices.

About the Nicomedia Mint

Nicomedia (modern Izmit, Turkey) served as an eastern imperial mint from Diocletian's reform onward. It was particularly important under the Tetrarchy when Nicomedia served as a capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VI Nicomedia 1?: RIC VI Nicomedia 1 is a Gold Multiple-Gold of Diocletian (294 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 1.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle holding wreath in its beak with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI.