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RIC VI Nicomedia 44

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC VI Nicomedia 44. Denomination: Aureus. Authority: Galerius. Mint: Nicomedia. The obverse shows head of Galerius, laureate, right, with the legend MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS.

The reverse shows jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand, with the legend IOVI CONSE-RV-ATORI N_K Y_L XC or IOVI CONSERV-ATORI N_K Y_L XC.

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Historical context

Galerius participated in the Roman imperial system known as the Tetrarchy, initially serving as caesar under Diocletian before being promoted to augustus upon Diocletian's abdication in 305. He ruled as Roman emperor until 311, a period marked by conflict with multiple usurpers as the Tetrarchic system broke down. This gold coinage was produced under his imperial authority at the mint of Nicomedia.

The aureus served as the primary gold coin of ancient Rome from the first century BC until the early fourth century AD, when the solidus replaced it. Struck in gold, this issue bears the obverse legend "MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS" alongside the laureate head of Galerius. The reverse features Jupiter standing with a thunderbolt and sceptre, accompanied by the inscription "IOVI CONSE-RV-ATORI N_K Y_L XC" or "IOVI CONSERV-ATORI N_K Y_L XC".

Physical characteristics

Material
Gold
Denomination
Aureus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Nicomedia
Authority
Galerius

Design

Obverse
Head of Galerius, laureate, right
Reverse
Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand
Obverse legend
MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend
IOVI CONSE-RV-ATORI N_K Y_L XC or IOVI CONSERV-ATORI N_K Y_L XC

Identification

Type reference
RIC VI Nicomedia 44
Denomination and metal
Aureus, Gold
Obverse legend to match
MAXIMIANVS AVGVSTVS
Reverse legend to match
IOVI CONSE-RV-ATORI N_K Y_L XC or IOVI CONSERV-ATORI N_K Y_L XC
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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