What is RIC VII Nicomedia 179?

RIC VII Nicomedia 179 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 179.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 179?

RIC VII Nicomedia 179 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 179

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 179

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

335 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.54g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG

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

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 179 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 4.54g, 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 179?: RIC VII Nicomedia 179 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 179.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 179?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, rosette-diademed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG. 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 179?: RIC VII Nicomedia 179 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.54g, diameter 22mm, die axis 6 h, struck.