Argenteus - Maximian 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
Weight3.33 g
Dimensions18.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#25b, OCRE#ric.6.nic.25b
Obverse descriptionHead of Maximian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIANVS AVG
(Translation: The emperor Maximian)
Reverse descriptionFour-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE - SARMATICAE
(Translation: Victories over the Sarmatians.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (295)  - Mintmark (SMNΓ) -
Catalog ID3981667180
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