What is RIC VI Nicomedia 36?

RIC VI Nicomedia 36 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 36.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 36?

RIC VI Nicomedia 36 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.25g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 36

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 36

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

305 AD-306 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.25g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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 36 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. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.25g, 21mm 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 36?: RIC VI Nicomedia 36 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (305 AD-306 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 36.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 36?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription 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.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 36?: RIC VI Nicomedia 36 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.25g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.