What is RIC VII Nicomedia 18?

RIC VII Nicomedia 18 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 18.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 18?

RIC VII Nicomedia 18 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius Aureus, Jupiter (RIC VII Nicomedia 18)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 18

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.02g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG

Head of Licinius, laureate, right

Reverse

IOVI CONS - LICINI AVG

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left on platform inscribed SIC X/SIC XX, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 18 is an aureus of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left on platform inscribed SIC X/SIC XX, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.02g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 18?: RIC VII Nicomedia 18 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 18.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 18?: The obverse depicts Head of Licinius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP C VAL LICIN LICINIVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left on platform inscribed SIC X/SIC XX, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath with the inscription IOVI CONS - LICINI AVG. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 18?: RIC VII Nicomedia 18 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.02g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.