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Coin with bust of Galerius, struck under Diocletian and Maximian I Herculius
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 296–297
Mint: Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 21 mm. Weight: 3.14 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Source unidentified
Accession Number32.1447
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Radiate, draped, cuirassed bust of Galerius to right.
GALVALMAXIMANVSNOBCAES
Reverse: Emperor in military dress, short scepter in left hand, facing Jupiter, nude except for robe on left shoulder and with vertical scepter in left hand; on their clasped right hands, Victory to left with wreath in right hand.
CONCORDIAMIL ITVM in ex.: ALE below clasped hands: B
GALVALMAXIMANVSNOBCAES
Reverse: Emperor in military dress, short scepter in left hand, facing Jupiter, nude except for robe on left shoulder and with vertical scepter in left hand; on their clasped right hands, Victory to left with wreath in right hand.
CONCORDIAMIL ITVM in ex.: ALE below clasped hands: B
ProvenanceSource unknown; accessioned by MFA, 1932