What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 151?

RIC VII Nicomedia 151 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.51g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Oneandahalf-Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 151

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 151

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Oneandahalf-Solidus

Date

328 AD-329 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.51g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right, looking upward

Reverse

PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES•

Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 151 is an oneandahalf-solidus of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.51g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 151?: RIC VII Nicomedia 151 is a Gold Oneandahalf-Solidus of Constantine I (328 AD-329 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 151.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 151?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right, looking upward. The reverse depicts Camp gate with two turrets, without doors, with varying number of stone layers; star above with the inscription PROVIDEN-TIAE CAES•. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 151?: RIC VII Nicomedia 151 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.51g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.