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RIC VI Nicomedia 26

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Nicomedia 26. Denomination: Uncertain value. Authority: Diocletian. Mint: Nicomedia. The obverse shows head of Galerius, laureate, right, with the legend MAXIMIANVS CAESAR. The reverse shows four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star, with the legend VIRTVTI - MILITVM.

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Historical context

Diocletian ruled as Roman emperor from 284 until his abdication in 305, having ended the Crisis of the Third Century. In 293, he established the Tetrarchy, delegating power to junior colleagues with the rank of Caesar, including Galerius. Under this administrative system, Diocletian governed the Eastern Empire and established new administrative centres closer to the frontiers, including at Nicomedia.

This silver issue was produced at the Nicomedia mint under the authority of Diocletian. The obverse depicts Galerius as Caesar, bearing the legend MAXIMIANVS CAESAR. The reverse design features an open four-turreted gateway with its doors thrown back beneath a star, accompanied by the inscription VIRTVTI - MILITVM.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Uncertain value

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Diocletian

Design

Obverse
Head of Galerius, laureate, right
Reverse
Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star
Obverse legend
MAXIMIANVS CAESAR
Reverse legend
VIRTVTI - MILITVM

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Nicomedia 26
Denomination and metal
Uncertain value, Silver
Obverse legend to match
MAXIMIANVS CAESAR
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVTI - MILITVM
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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