What is RIC VI Nicomedia 63?

RIC VI Nicomedia 63 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 63.

Galerius Aureus — RIC VI Nicomedia 63

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 63

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

310 AD-311 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

MAXIMINVS P F AVG

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONSE-RVATORI or IOVI CON-S-ERVATORI

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

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 63 is an aureus of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre 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 63?: RIC VI Nicomedia 63 is a Gold Aureus of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 63.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 63?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription MAXIMINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSE-RVATORI or IOVI CON-S-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.