What is RIC VI Nicomedia 46?

RIC VI Nicomedia 46 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 46.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 46?

RIC VI Nicomedia 46 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.32g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 46

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 46

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

307 AD-308 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.32g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMINVS CAESAR

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

SOLI - INVICTO N_K Y_L XC

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 46 is an aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 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 5.32g, 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 46?: RIC VI Nicomedia 46 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 46.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 46?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS CAESAR. 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 - INVICTO N_K Y_L XC. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 46?: RIC VI Nicomedia 46 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.32g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.