about ancient nomos
Ancient Nomos Art is a museum of galleries exhibiting ancient coins and ancient mint maps. The coin gallery displays the diverse art and history of hand-crafted ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Persian and Medieval coinage. The ancient mints mapping gallery features Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Asia Minor and Medieval mint city regions and territories. Visitor's are welcome to explore, study and enjoy Ancient Nomos Art.
Imperial, Roman 305 AD
Galerius Augustus
From Ancient Galleries
Obverse: Laureate bust of Emperor Galerius as Augustus with head facing right.
Reverse: Three-turreted large stone fortress wall with high arched camp gate; no doors.
LEGEND
Obv: MAXIMIA NVS AVG, laureate bust of Galerius as Augustus with head facing right. Rev: VIRTVS MILITVM, three-turreted camp gate; no doors; •SM•SDЄ• in exergue.
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DOCUMENTATION
Value: Argenteus. Metal: AR Silver. Weight: 3.46 grams. Mint: Serdica mint, 5th officina. Date: 305-306 AD.
Attribution: Roman Imperial Coinage VI, 11b; Gautier 26 var. (officina); RSC 228†a.
Legend, Documentation and Attribution