What is RIC VII Nicomedia 66?

RIC VII Nicomedia 66 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 66.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 66?

RIC VII Nicomedia 66 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.46g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 66

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 66

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.46g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG

Head of Constantine I, laureate, right

Reverse

VOTA - PV-B-LICA

Constantine I, wearing tunica, standing front; to left, Respublica, turreted, standing right, offering Victory on globe; to right, Pax, standing left, offering wreath

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 66 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Constantine I, wearing tunica, standing front; to left, Respublica, turreted, standing right, offering Victory on globe; to right, Pax, standing left, offering wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.46g, 19mm 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 66?: RIC VII Nicomedia 66 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 66.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 66?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, laureate, right with the inscription CONSTAN-TINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Constantine I, wearing tunica, standing front; to left, Respublica, turreted, standing right, offering Victory on globe; to right, Pax, standing left, offering wreath with the inscription VOTA - PV-B-LICA. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 66?: RIC VII Nicomedia 66 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.46g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.