RIC VI Nicomedia 26 Diocletian obverse — Head of Galerius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC VI Nicomedia 26 Diocletian reverse — Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VI Nicomedia 26
Ruler
Diocletian
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
295 AD
Mint
Nicomedia
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.18g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS CAESAR

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVTI - MILITVM

Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 26 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 3.18g, 21mm 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 26?
RIC VI Nicomedia 26 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Diocletian (295 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 26.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 26?
The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS CAESAR. The reverse depicts Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star with the inscription VIRTVTI - MILITVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 26?
RIC VI Nicomedia 26 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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