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Aureus - Galerius Maximianus CONSVL P P PROCONSVL; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 310-311 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.28 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Maximinus II, togate, standing front, head left, holding globe on extended right hand and short baton, vertical, at side in left.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSVL P P PROCONSVL
Unabridged legend: CONSVL PATER PATRIAE PROCONSVL
Translation: Consul , father of the country, proconsul
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galerius Maximianus coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Galerius Maximianus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while the reverse side shows the goddess Roma seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This combination of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
