What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 112?

RIC VII Nicomedia 112 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 112

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 112

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

325 AD-326 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.44g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Constantine II, diademed, right, looking upward

Reverse

CONSTANTI-NVS CAESAR

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 112 is a solidus of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.44g, 20mm diameter.

About the Solidus

The solidus was the gold coin of the late Roman and Byzantine empires, introduced by Constantine I around 309 AD at 4.5 grams. It maintained its weight standard for over seven centuries, making it one of the most stable currencies in history.

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 112?: RIC VII Nicomedia 112 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (325 AD-326 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 112.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 112?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine II, diademed, right, looking upward. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS CAESAR. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 112?: RIC VII Nicomedia 112 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.44g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.