RIC VI Nicomedia 25a — Diocletian Uncertain Value
RIC VI Nicomedia 25a · 295 AD · Nicomedia
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE
Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star
About This Type
This RIC VI Nicomedia 25a is an uncertain value of Diocletian (295 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.3g, 19mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC VI Nicomedia 25a?
- RIC VI Nicomedia 25a is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (295 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 25a.
- How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 25a?
- The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse depicts Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star with the inscription VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 25a?
- RIC VI Nicomedia 25a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 1 h, struck.
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