What is RIC VI Nicomedia 35?

RIC VI Nicomedia 35 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 35.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 35

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 35

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

SOLI INVI-CTO N_K

Sol, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head right, raising right hand and holding globe and whip close to body in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 35 is an aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head right, raising right hand and holding globe and whip close to body in 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 35?: RIC VI Nicomedia 35 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 35.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 35?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription GAL VAL MAXIMINVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Sol, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head right, raising right hand and holding globe and whip close to body in left hand with the inscription SOLI INVI-CTO N_K. Portrait type: laureate.