What is RIC VII Nicomedia 176?

RIC VII Nicomedia 176 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 176.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 176?

RIC VII Nicomedia 176 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.34g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 176

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 176

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

335 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.34g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

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

Reverse

VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG

Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT/XXX on shield supported by genius

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 176 is a solidus of Constantine I (335 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT/XXX on shield supported by genius. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.34g, 22mm 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 176?: RIC VII Nicomedia 176 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 176.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 176?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, right, looking upward. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated right on cuirass and shield, inscribing VOT/XXX on shield supported by genius with the inscription VICTORIA CONSTANTINI AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 176?: RIC VII Nicomedia 176 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.34g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.