What is RIC VI Nicomedia 69a?

RIC VI Nicomedia 69a is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 69a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 69a?

RIC VI Nicomedia 69a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Maximinus Daia AE2 — RIC VI Nicomedia 69a

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 69a

Ruler

Maximinus Daia

Denomination

AE2

Date

311 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.48g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 69a is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.48g, 22mm 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 69a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 69a is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 69a.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 69a?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet to left, eagle with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 69a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 69a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.48g, diameter 22mm, die axis 7 h, struck.