Galerius; AE Radiatus, Alexandria; Jupiter with emperor
Description:
Galerius AE Radiate, Alexandria mint 296-297 AD GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES; radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MILITVM; Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter, Γ between; ALE in ex.
Diameter:
AE22 mm
Weight:
2,88 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 48b
Commentary:
scarce; attractive light brown patina, reverse slightly off-center
History:
After the defeat of the Sassanids i 298 AD Galerius argued for the conquest and final submission of the neighboring empire but this was dismissed by Diocletian.
Article Number:
002-03-02-45412