Aureus - Galerius VIRTVS MILITVM, Rome

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year298-299
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (10)
CurrencyArgenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324)
CompositionGold
Weight5.31 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#8b , OCRE#ric.6.rom.8b , Beaurains#180-182
Obverse descriptionHead of Galerius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMIANVS CAES
Reverse descriptionCamp gate, doors open, three turrets in front; behind, two small turrets between two towers. Officina and mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS MILITVM
Edge
MintR
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)
MintageND (298-299)  - 1st Officina (PR) -
Catalog ID3459747080
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