What is RIC VII Nicomedia 20?

RIC VII Nicomedia 20 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 20.

Licinius Aureus, Jupiter (RIC VII Nicomedia 20)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 20

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

317 AD-318 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

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, seated left in throne 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 20 is an aureus of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, seated left in throne 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 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 20?: RIC VII Nicomedia 20 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (317 AD-318 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 20.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 20?: 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, seated left in throne 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.