What is RIC VI Nicomedia 34?

RIC VI Nicomedia 34 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 34.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 34

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 34

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

SEVERVS NOB CAES

Head of Severus II, laureate, right

Reverse

MARTI PA-TRI N_K

Mars, helmeted, standing front, head left, resting right hand on shield and leaning on sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 34 is an aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing front, head left, resting right hand on shield and leaning on sceptre with left hand.

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 34?: RIC VI Nicomedia 34 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 34.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 34?: The obverse depicts Head of Severus II, laureate, right with the inscription SEVERVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, standing front, head left, resting right hand on shield and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription MARTI PA-TRI N_K. Portrait type: laureate.