What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 70?

RIC VII Nicomedia 70 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.39g, diameter 20mm, die axis 10 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 70

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 70

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.39g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

10 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Head of Constantine I, diademed, right, looking upward

Reverse

CONSTANTINVS AVG

Victory, winged, draped, seated left on throne, holding Victory with wreath in right hand and cornucopiae on left arm; behind throne, shield

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 70 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated left on throne, holding Victory with wreath in right hand and cornucopiae on left arm; behind throne, shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.39g, 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 70?: RIC VII Nicomedia 70 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 70.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 70?: The obverse depicts Head of Constantine I, diademed, right, looking upward. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated left on throne, holding Victory with wreath in right hand and cornucopiae on left arm; behind throne, shield with the inscription CONSTANTINVS AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 70?: RIC VII Nicomedia 70 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.39g, diameter 20mm, die axis 10 h, struck.