What is RIC VII Nicomedia 165?

RIC VII Nicomedia 165 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (330 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 165.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 165?

RIC VII Nicomedia 165 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.53g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 165

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 165

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

330 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.53g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGVSTI NOSTRI

Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, with right hand assisting kneeling turreted female figure being presented by soldier with shield and with left hand holding sceptre; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with palm

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 165 is a solidus of Constantine I (330 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, with right hand assisting kneeling turreted female figure being presented by soldier with shield and with left hand holding sceptre; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with palm. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.53g, 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 165?: RIC VII Nicomedia 165 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (330 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 165.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 165?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, draped, cuirassed, standing left, with right hand assisting kneeling turreted female figure being presented by soldier with shield and with left hand holding sceptre; behind him, Victory standing, crowning him with palm with the inscription PIETAS AVGVSTI NOSTRI. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 165?: RIC VII Nicomedia 165 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.53g, diameter 20mm, die axis 11 h, struck.