What is RIC VI Nicomedia 5a?

RIC VI Nicomedia 5a is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (294 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 5a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 5a?

RIC VI Nicomedia 5a was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.4g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 5a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 5a

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

294 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.4g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Head of Diocletian, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CONSE-RVATORI

Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left (or standing front, head left), holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 5a is an aureus of Diocletian (294 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left (or standing front, head left), holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.4g, 18mm 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 5a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 5a is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (294 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 5a.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 5a?: The obverse depicts Head of Diocletian, laureate, right with the inscription DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left (or standing front, head left), holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI or IOVI CONSE-RVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 5a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 5a was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.4g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.