RIC VII Nicomedia 143 Constantine I obverse — Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, left Obverse
RIC VII Nicomedia 143 Constantine I reverse — Constantine I, draped, standing left under arch between two sons, each holdi... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Nicomedia 143
Ruler
Constantine I
Denomination
Uncertain Value
Date
326 AD-327 AD
Mint
Nicomedia
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.3g
Diameter
22mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, left

Reverse

FELICITAS ROMANORVM

Constantine I, draped, standing left under arch between two sons, each holding sceptre and globe

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 143 is an uncertain value of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, standing left under arch between two sons, each holding sceptre and globe. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.3g, 22mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 143?
RIC VII Nicomedia 143 is a Silver Uncertain Value of Constantine I (326 AD-327 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 143.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 143?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, cuirassed, left with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, standing left under arch between two sons, each holding sceptre and globe with the inscription FELICITAS ROMANORVM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 143?
RIC VII Nicomedia 143 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.3g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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