Argenteus - Galerius Maximus VIRTVTI MILITVM, 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
Weight3.31 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#26, OCRE#ric.6.nic.26
Obverse descriptionHead of Galerius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIANVS CAESAR
Reverse descriptionFour-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; above gate, star.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVTI - MILITVM
(Translation: To the courage of the Army.)
Edge
MintSMN
Nicomedia, Bithynia, modern-day
İzmit, Turkey
MintageND (295)  - Mintmark (SMNΓ) -
Catalog ID4423785050
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