What is RIC VII Nicomedia 182?

RIC VII Nicomedia 182 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 182.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 182?

RIC VII Nicomedia 182 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.25g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 182

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 182

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

335 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.25g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C

Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VIRTVS CON-STANTI CAES

Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, dragging captive by hair with left hand and holding trophy across left shoulder

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 182 is a solidus of Constantine I (335 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, dragging captive by hair with left hand and holding trophy across left shoulder. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.25g, 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 182?: RIC VII Nicomedia 182 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (335 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 182.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 182?: The obverse depicts Bust of Constantius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription FL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Constantius II, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, dragging captive by hair with left hand and holding trophy across left shoulder with the inscription VIRTVS CON-STANTI CAES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 182?: RIC VII Nicomedia 182 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.25g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.