Galerius Uncertain Value, Four reverse
RIC VI Nicomedia 26 · 295 AD · Nicomedia · Issued under Diocletian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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 Galerius, issued under 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 Galerius issued under 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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