Galerius; AE Radiate, Cyzicus; emperor with Jupiter
Description:
Galerius (Caesar: 293 - 305 AD). AE Radiate, Cyzicus mint 295-299 AD. GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES; radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / CONCORDIA MILITVM; emperor standing right, holding parazonium, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, holding scepter, KA between them.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
3,6 g
Grade:
VF/gVF
Attribution:
RIC 19b
Commentary:
scarce; sharp details, elongated flan
History:
295 AD Sassanids under Narseh invaded Armenia and later Mesopotamia defeating Galerius who with reinforced army in 298 AD won victory at the Battle of Satala taking Persian treasury, Narseh's wife and probably Ctesiphon.
Article Number:
004-08-07-44953