What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 85?

RIC VII Nicomedia 85 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Constantine I Solidus — RIC VII Nicomedia 85

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VII Nicomedia 85

Ruler

Constantine I

Denomination

Solidus

Date

324 AD-325 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Gold

Weight

4.52g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FL IVL CRIS-PVS NOB CAES

Bust of Crispus, laureate, nude, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm

Reverse

VIRTVS - CAESARI N

Crispus, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, galloping right, charging kneeling enemy with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; beneath horse, another enemy with shield

About This Type

This RIC VII Nicomedia 85 is a solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts Crispus, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, galloping right, charging kneeling enemy with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; beneath horse, another enemy with shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 4.52g, 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 85?: RIC VII Nicomedia 85 is a Gold Solidus of Constantine I (324 AD-325 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Nicomedia 85.
How do you identify RIC VII Nicomedia 85?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispus, laureate, nude, left, holding spear pointing forward in right hand and shield on left arm with the inscription FL IVL CRIS-PVS NOB CAES. The reverse depicts Crispus, draped, cuirassed, cloak flying, galloping right, charging kneeling enemy with spear in right hand and holding shield on left arm; beneath horse, another enemy with shield with the inscription VIRTVS - CAESARI N. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Nicomedia 85?: RIC VII Nicomedia 85 was struck in Gold, standard weight 4.52g, diameter 20mm, die axis 1 h, struck.