What is RIC VII Nicomedia 41?

RIC VII Nicomedia 41 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (321 AD-322 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 41.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 41?

RIC VII Nicomedia 41 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.22g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Licinius Aureus, Jupiter (RIC VII Nicomedia 41)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 41

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

321 AD-322 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.22g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LICINIVS AVG OB D V FILII SVI

Bust of Licinius, draped, cuirassed, facing front

Reverse

IOVI CONS - LICINI AVG

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, seated front in high-backed 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 41 is an aureus of Licinius (321 AD-322 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, seated front in high-backed 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. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 5.22g, 21mm 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 41?: RIC VII Nicomedia 41 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (321 AD-322 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 41.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 41?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius, draped, cuirassed, facing front with the inscription LICINIVS AVG OB D V FILII SVI. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, seated front in high-backed 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: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 41?: RIC VII Nicomedia 41 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.22g, diameter 21mm, die axis 11 h, struck.