What is RIC VI Nicomedia 6?

RIC VI Nicomedia 6 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (294 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 6.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 6?

RIC VI Nicomedia 6 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.3g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Diocletian Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 6

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 6

Ruler

Diocletian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

294 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.3g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES

Head of Galerius, laureate, right

Reverse

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 6 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 5.3g, 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 6?: RIC VI Nicomedia 6 is a Gold Aureus of Diocletian (294 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 6.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 6?: The obverse depicts Head of Galerius, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. 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 CONSE-RVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 6?: RIC VI Nicomedia 6 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.3g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.