RCV 14259b Galerius, Caesar. AR Argenteus, Nicomedia 302 AD

Galerius Caesar, 293-305 AD

Argenteus, Nicomedia, likely 302/03 AD (same year as similar issue in Thessalonica).

Obverse: MAXIMIAN-VSCAESAR, head r., laur

Reverse: VICTORIAE-SARMATICAE, four-turreted camp-gate, open, with doors thrown back; small masonry, no star, no eagles on turrets. SMNΓ in exergue.

Reference: UNLISTED FOR RULER. RIC list this type only for Diocletian and Maximian Herculius (NICOMEDIA 22a and 22b, p. 556). Note that there are no eagles on turrets but this variant is also attested for NICOMEDIA 22a and NICOMEDIA 22b (see CORRIGENDA, VOL. VI, p. 556). Coin should be listed after NICOMEDIA 22b.

Weight 3.02g Diameter 17 mm

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Collection : VI The Tetrarchy