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RIC VI Nicomedia 22b

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Nicomedia 22b. Denomination: Uncertain value. Authority: Diocletian. Mint: Nicomedia. The obverse shows head of Maximian, laureate, right, with the legend MAXIMIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; surmounting each turret, facing eagle, with the legend VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

He stabilized the empire and appointed fellow officer Maximian as Augustus and co-emperor in 286, with Maximian ruling the Western Empire while Diocletian governed the East. Diocletian established new administrative centres closer to the frontiers, including Nicomedia. Between 285 and 299, Diocletian secured the Roman borders by defeating the Sarmatians and Carpi during several campaigns.

This silver issue was struck at the Nicomedia mint under the authority of Diocletian. It bears the obverse portrait and title of his co-ruler Maximian, inscribed "MAXIMIANVS AVG". The reverse depicts a four-turreted gateway with open doors and facing eagles surmounting each turret, accompanied by the legend "VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE", commemorating victories achieved against the Sarmatians.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Uncertain value

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Diocletian

Design

Obverse
Head of Maximian, laureate, right
Reverse
Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; surmounting each turret, facing eagle
Obverse legend
MAXIMIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Nicomedia 22b
Denomination and metal
Uncertain value, Silver
Obverse legend to match
MAXIMIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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