What is RIC VII Nicomedia 11?

RIC VII Nicomedia 11 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (316 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 11.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 11?

RIC VII Nicomedia 11 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.25g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Licinius Aureus — RIC VII Nicomedia 11

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett Winterthur

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 11

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

316 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.25g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LICINIVS - AVGVSTVS

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS-ERVATORI

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 11 is an aureus of Licinius (316 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.25g, 21mm diameter.

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 11?: RIC VII Nicomedia 11 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (316 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 11.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 11?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription LICINIVS - AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath with the inscription IOVI CONS-ERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 11?: RIC VII Nicomedia 11 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.25g, diameter 21mm, die axis 5 h, struck.