How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a?

The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIANVS - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/V within a wreath with the inscription VO/TIS / V // SMN. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a?

RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Constantius II Reduced Siliqua — RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a

Ruler

Constantius II

Denomination

Reduced Siliqua

Date

355 AD-361 AD

Mint

Nicomedia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.18g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

D N IVLIANVS - NOB CAES

Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

VO/TIS / V // SMN

VO/TIS/V within a wreath

About This Type

This RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a is a reduced siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD), struck at the Nicomedia mint. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/V within a wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.18g, 20mm diameter.

About the Reduced Siliqua

The reduced siliqua is a lighter version of the standard siliqua, struck at a lower weight standard during periods of monetary contraction in the late Roman empire. It typically weighs 1.0–1.5 grams compared to the full siliqua's 2–3 grams.

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 VIII Nicomedia 102a?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a is a Silver Reduced Siliqua of Constantius II (355 AD-361 AD) struck at the Nicomedia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a.
How do you identify RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a?: The obverse depicts Bust of Julian, bareheaded, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription D N IVLIANVS - NOB CAES. The reverse depicts VO/TIS/V within a wreath with the inscription VO/TIS / V // SMN. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a?: RIC VIII Nicomedia 102a was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.18g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.