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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Galerius Maximianus IOVI CONSERVATORI NK; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.29 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305-306 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.29 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#388190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder and left arm, standing front, head left, holding vertical sceptre in left hand and thunderbolt in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI NK
SMN
Translation: to Jupiter the Protector
Comment
Weight varies from 5.29g-5.38g
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galerius Maximianus (IOVI CONSERVATORI NK; Nicomedia) 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 to appease both religious groups. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
