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Aureus - Galerius Maximianus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia
295 year| Gold | 5.37 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 295 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.37 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing front, head left, holding vertical sceptre in left hand and thunderbolt in right hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSE-RVATORI
Unabridged legend: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galerius Maximianus (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Nicomedia) (295) 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.
