Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Nicomedia 20

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 20

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

295 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS CAESAR

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVTI - MILITVM

Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six-turreted enclosure

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 20 is an uncertain value of Diocletian (295 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six-turreted enclosure.

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 20?: RIC VI Nicomedia 20 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (295 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 20.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 20?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Diocletian, Maximian, Constantius Chlorus, and Galerius, draped, sacrificing over tripod; behind, archway in a six-turreted enclosure with the inscription VIRTVTI - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.