Galerius; AE Radiate, Alexandria; emperor with Jupiter
Description:
Galerius (Caesar: 293 - 305 AD). AE Radiatus, Alexandria mint 305-306 AD. GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MILITVM; emperor standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre, Γ in center; ALE in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
3,48 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 60b
Commentary:
great middle brown patina
History:
Original cognomen of Galerius was "Maximinus", but he changed it to "Maximianus" after becoming Caesar, nevertheles it still appears on some of his coins.
Article Number:
003-08-02-45489