What is RIC VII Nicomedia 1?

RIC VII Nicomedia 1 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 1.

Licinius Aureus — RIC VII Nicomedia 1

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 1

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

313 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

VOTIS V - MVLTIS X

Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding shield inscribed VI/CTO/RIA/AVG supported by cippus

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 1 is an aureus of Licinius (313 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding shield inscribed VI/CTO/RIA/AVG supported by cippus.

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 VII Nicomedia 1?: RIC VII Nicomedia 1 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 1.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 1?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing right, holding shield inscribed VI/CTO/RIA/AVG supported by cippus with the inscription VOTIS V - MVLTIS X. Portrait type: laureate.