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Argenteus - Galerius VIRTVS MILITVM; Serdica
| Silver | 3.39 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-306 |
| Value | Argenteus (1) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#375527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three-turreted gateway, open, no doors; mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS - MILITVM
SM SD A
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Galerius, who was known for his military campaigns and his role in establishing the Tetrarchy, a system of government where four co-emperors ruled the empire simultaneously.
