How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 100?

The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted right, raising right hand with the inscription EQVIS ROMANVS. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 100?

RIC VII Nicomedia 100 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.73g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Oneandahalf-Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 100

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 100

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Oneandahalf-Solidus

Date

325 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.73g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

EQVIS ROMANVS

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted right, raising right hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 100 is an oneandahalf-solidus of Constantine I (325 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted right, raising right hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.73g, 24mm diameter.

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.

All Constantine I coins Nicomedia mint All Oneandahalf-Solidus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 100?: RIC VII Nicomedia 100 is a Gold Oneandahalf-Solidus of Constantine I (325 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 100.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 100?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, mounted right, raising right hand with the inscription EQVIS ROMANVS. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 100?: RIC VII Nicomedia 100 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.73g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.