What is RIC VI Nicomedia 77b?

RIC VI Nicomedia 77b is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (312 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 77b.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 77b?

RIC VI Nicomedia 77b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.94g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Maximinus Daia AE2 — RIC VI Nicomedia 77b

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC VI Nicomedia 77b

Ruler

Maximinus Daia

Denomination

AE2

Date

312 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Bronze

Weight

3.94g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG

Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right

Reverse

SOLI IN-VICTO

Sol, radiate, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding head of Serapis in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VI Nicomedia 77b is an ae2 of Maximinus Daia (312 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding head of Serapis in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.94g, 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 77b?: RIC VI Nicomedia 77b is a Bronze AE2 of Maximinus Daia (312 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VI Nicomedia 77b.
How do you identify RIC VI Nicomedia 77b?: The obverse depicts Head of Maximinus Daia, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding head of Serapis in left hand with the inscription SOLI IN-VICTO. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VI Nicomedia 77b?: RIC VI Nicomedia 77b was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.94g, diameter 22mm, die axis 1 h, struck.