Galerius; AE Follis, Lugdunum; Genius
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Description
Galerius (Caesar 293 – 305 AD). AE Follis, Lugdunum mint 301-303 AD. MAXIMIANVS NOB C; laureate and cuirassed bust left, sceptre over right shoulder / GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genius standing left, modius on head, naked but for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera over altar and cornucopiae, A in right field; PLC in ex.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE29 |
| Weight [g]: | 11,88 |
| Grade: | gVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC 167b |
| Commentary: | scarce; good details, traces of silvering |
Historical Context
The persecution of Christians under Diocletian is supposed to originate in a plot concocted by Galerius and involving the burning of the imperial palace.
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