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Argenteus - Maximian VICTORIAE SARMATICAE; Nicomedia
295 year| Silver | 3.24 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 | 3.24 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#391713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four-turreted gateway, open, doors thrown back; surmounting each turret, facing eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE - SARMATICAE
Translation: Victories over the Sarmatians.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Emperor Maximian, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire during a period of political turmoil.
