What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 27a?

RIC VI Nicomedia 27a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.67g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian AE1 — RIC VI Nicomedia 27a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 27a

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

AE1

Date

294 AD-295 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.67g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 27a is an ae1 of Diocletian (294 AD-295 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.67g, 29mm diameter.

About the AE1

AE1 is a modern size classification for large late Roman bronze coins with a diameter of 25mm or more. The term is used when the ancient denomination name is uncertain. Coins in this class include the large folles of Diocletian's reform and the heavy bronzes of the early Constantinian period.

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 27a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 27a is a Bronze AE1 of Diocletian (294 AD-295 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 27a.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 27a?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C C VAL DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 27a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 27a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.67g, diameter 29mm, die axis 6 h, struck.