Argenteus - Galerius Maximianus VIRTVTI MILITVM; Nicomedia
295 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| Value | Argenteus (1) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; surmounting each turret, facing eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVTI - MILITVM
Translation: To the courage of the Army.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Galerius Maximianus, who was a Roman emperor from 293 to 305 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the inscription "VIRTVTI MILITVM" which means "Virtue of the Military" in Latin, highlighting the importance of the military in Roman society during that time.
