Aureus - Galerius Maximianus SOLI INVICTO NK YL XC; Nicomedia
| Gold | 5.45 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 307-308 |
| Value | Aureus (10) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.45 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#389069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, chlamys hanging behind, standing front, head right, raising right hand and holding globe and whip close to body in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI - INVICTO N_K Y_L XC
Unabridged legend: SOLI INVICTO N_K Y_L XC
Translation: The invincible Sol (sun god).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Galerius Maximianus (SOLI INVICTO NK YL XC; Nicomedia) (307-308) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the abbreviation "XC" to represent the Roman numeral "90" in the emperor's regnal year. This coin was minted during the reign of Galerius Maximianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 305 to 311 AD. The use of "XC" in the coin's inscription reflects the ongoing evolution of Roman numerals during this period, and it marks a significant milestone in the history of numismatics.
