Antoninianus - Galerius COMES AVGG; Minerva
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMES AVGG
-/-//A
Translation:
Comes Duorum Augustorum.
Companion of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius (COMES AVGG; Minerva) and was minted in Rome between 295-294 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, which adds to its historical and cultural significance.