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Aureus - Galerius IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG ET CAESS NN; Strike as Caesar under Diocletianus; Treveri
| Gold | 5.15 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-305 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#116599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left against a column, nude but cloak around waist, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre with left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT AVGG ET CAESS NN
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Translation:
Iovi Conservat (-ori) Augg (=augustorum) Et Caess (=caesarum) Nn (=nostrorum) :
"Jupiter Preserver of Our Augusts and Caesars".
Edge
Gross
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galerius coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and barbarian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Roman god Jupiter, while the reverse side features the barbarian king Galerius, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the late Roman Empire.
