What is RIC VII Nicomedia 42?

RIC VII Nicomedia 42 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (321 AD-322 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 42.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 42?

RIC VII Nicomedia 42 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.27g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Licinius Aureus, Jupiter (RIC VII Nicomedia 42)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 42

Ruler

Licinius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

321 AD-322 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

5.27g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C

Bust of Licinius II, draped, cuirassed, facing front

Reverse

IOVI CONSER-VATORI CAESS

Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, seated front in high-backed throne on platform inscribed SIC •V•/SIC •X•, 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 42 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 •V•/SIC •X•, 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 5.27g, 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.

All Licinius coins Nicomedia mint All Aureus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Nicomedia 42?: RIC VII Nicomedia 42 is a Gold Aureus of Licinius (321 AD-322 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 42.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 42?: The obverse depicts Bust of Licinius II, draped, cuirassed, facing front with the inscription D N VAL LICIN LICINIVS NOB C. The reverse depicts Jupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, seated front in high-backed throne on platform inscribed SIC •V•/SIC •X•, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; at feet, eagle with wreath with the inscription IOVI CONSER-VATORI CAESS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 42?: RIC VII Nicomedia 42 was struck in Gold, standard weight 5.27g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.