Argenteus - Diocletian VICTORIAE SARMATICAE, Nicomedia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year295
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueArgenteus (1)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.13 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#25a, OCRE#ric.6.nic.25a
Obverse descriptionLaureate head, Diocletian, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIOCLETIANVS AVG
(Translation: The emperor Diocletian)
Reverse descriptionFour turreted fort with gate open and doors thrown back, star above the gate opening.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE SARMATICAE
(Translation: Victories over the Sarmatians.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (295)  - Mintmark (SMNΓ) -
Catalog ID1316663780
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