What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 174?

RIC VII Nicomedia 174 was struck in Gold, diameter 48mm, struck.

Constantine I 9-Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 174

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 174

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

9-Solidus

Date

335 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Diameter

48mm

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES

Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

FELICIT-AS PERPETVA AVG E-T CAESS NN

Constantine I, nimbate, draped, seated front on throne on platform, leaning on sceptre; on either side, prince, draped, cuirassed, holding spear and shield

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 174 is a 9-solidus of Constantine I (335 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, nimbate, draped, seated front on throne on platform, leaning on sceptre; on either side, prince, draped, cuirassed, holding spear and shield.

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 174?: RIC VII Nicomedia 174 is a Gold 9-Solidus of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 174.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 174?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Constantine I, nimbate, draped, seated front on throne on platform, leaning on sceptre; on either side, prince, draped, cuirassed, holding spear and shield with the inscription FELICIT-AS PERPETVA AVG E-T CAESS NN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 174?: RIC VII Nicomedia 174 was struck in Gold, diameter 48mm, struck.