What is RIC VI Nicomedia 33?

RIC VI Nicomedia 33 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 33.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 33?

RIC VI Nicomedia 33 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 33

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 33

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.38g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI N_K or IOVI CON-S-ERVATORI N_K or IOVI CONS-E-RVATORI N_K

Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left (or standing front, head left), holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 33 is an aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left (or standing front, head left), holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.38g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same 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 33?: RIC VI Nicomedia 33 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 33.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 33?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left (or standing front, head left), holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI N_K or IOVI CON-S-ERVATORI N_K or IOVI CONS-E-RVATORI N_K. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 33?: RIC VI Nicomedia 33 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.38g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.