What is RIC VI Nicomedia 66b?

RIC VI Nicomedia 66b is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 66b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 66b?

RIC VI Nicomedia 66b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.59g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Galerius AE2 — RIC VI Nicomedia 66b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 66b

Ruler

Galerius

Denomination

AE2

Date

310 AD-311 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.59g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

GENIO AV-GVSTI C_M_H or GENIO A-VGVSTI C_M_H or GENIO AV-G-VSTI C_M_H

Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 66b is an ae2 of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.59g, 25mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

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 66b?: RIC VI Nicomedia 66b is a Bronze AE2 of Galerius (310 AD-311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 66b.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 66b?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Genius, wearing modius, nude, chlamys draped over left shoulder, standing left, pouring liquid from patera in right hand and holding cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription GENIO AV-GVSTI C_M_H or GENIO A-VGVSTI C_M_H or GENIO AV-G-VSTI C_M_H. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 66b?: RIC VI Nicomedia 66b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.59g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, struck.