What is RIC VI Nicomedia 70a?

RIC VI Nicomedia 70a is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 70a.

Maximinus Daia AE2 — RIC VI Nicomedia 70a

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 70a

Ruler

Maximinus Daia

Denomination

AE2

Date

311 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS

Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 70a is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder.

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 70a?: RIC VI Nicomedia 70a is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (311 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 70a.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 70a?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Virtus, draped, cuirassed, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVTI E-XERCITVS. Portrait type: laureate.