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RIC VI Nicomedia 25a

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Nicomedia 25a. Denomination: Uncertain value. Authority: Diocletian. Mint: Nicomedia. The obverse shows head of Diocletian, laureate, right, with the legend DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse shows four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star, with the legend VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE.

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Historical context

After rising through the military ranks, he was proclaimed emperor by his troops following the deaths of Carus and Numerian. Diocletian established the Tetrarchy to govern the Roman Empire alongside Maximian, Galerius, and Constantius. To oversee the empire closer to its frontiers, he established new administrative centres, including one located at Nicomedia.

This silver issue was produced at Nicomedia under Diocletian's authority, bearing the obverse legend DIOCLETIANVS AVG. The reverse design depicts a four-turreted gateway with open doors beneath a star, accompanied by the legend VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE. This inscription commemorates Roman military success against the Sarmatians, whom Diocletian defeated over the course of several campaigns conducted between 285 and 299.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Uncertain value

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Diocletian

Design

Obverse
Head of Diocletian, laureate, right
Reverse
Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star
Obverse legend
DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Nicomedia 25a
Denomination and metal
Uncertain value, Silver
Obverse legend to match
DIOCLETIANVS 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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