What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 22a?

RIC VI Nicomedia 22a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Diocletian Uncertain Value — RIC VI Nicomedia 22a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 22a

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Uncertain Value

Date

295 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.34g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE

Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; surmounting each turret, facing eagle

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 22a is an uncertain value of Diocletian (295 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; surmounting each turret, facing eagle. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.34g, 18mm diameter.

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 22a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 22a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (295 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 22a.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 22a?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; surmounting each turret, facing eagle with the inscription VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 22a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 22a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.34g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.