What is RIC VI Nicomedia 53?

RIC VI Nicomedia 53 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 53.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 53

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 53

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

308 AD-310 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

diademed

Obverse

GAL VAL-ERIA AVG

Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, robe sometimes embroidered, right

Reverse

VENER-I VICTRICI or VENERI V-ICTRICI or VENERI V-I-CTRICI

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 53 is an aureus of Galerius (308 AD-310 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.

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 53?: RIC VI Nicomedia 53 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (308 AD-310 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 53.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 53?: The obverse depicts Bust of Galeria Valeria, diademed, draped, robe sometimes embroidered, right with the inscription GAL VAL-ERIA 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 VENER-I VICTRICI or VENERI V-ICTRICI or VENERI V-I-CTRICI. Portrait type: diademed.