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Nummus - Galerius SACR MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR; Aquileia
| Bronze | 9.88 g | 27.6 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (305-311) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302-303 |
| Value | Nummus / Follis (¼) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.88 g |
| Diameter | 27.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#245725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
VI in right field.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SACR MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR
Unabridged legend: Sacra Moneta Augustorum et Caesarum nostrum.
Translation: Sacred money of our Augustii and Caesars.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Galerius, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 293 to 305 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength.
