What is RIC VI Nicomedia 47?

RIC VI Nicomedia 47 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 47.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 47?

RIC VI Nicomedia 47 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.07g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 47

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 47

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

307 AD-308 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.07g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GAL VALERIA AVG

Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right

Reverse

VENERI VICTR-ICI N_K Y_L XC

Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 47 is an aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.07g, 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 47?: RIC VI Nicomedia 47 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (307 AD-308 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 47.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 47?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, right with the inscription GAL VALERIA AVG. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing front, head left, holding up apple with right hand, raising drapery over left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENERI VICTR-ICI N_K Y_L XC. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 47?: RIC VI Nicomedia 47 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.07g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.