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Aureus - Galerius Maximianus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia
294 year| Gold | 5.34 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 294 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.34 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388173 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, chlamys hanging behind, standing left (or standing front, head left), holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSE-RVATORI
Unabridged legend: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Comment
Weight varies from 5.30g-5.34g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galerius Maximianus (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia) (294) coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Galerius Maximianus on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and the inclusion of Jupiter's image on the coin may have been a way for the emperor to appeal to both pagan and Christian populations. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
