Galerius; AE Radiatus, Alexandria; Jupiter with emperor
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,88 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | RIC 48b |
| Commentary: | scarce; attractive light brown patina, reverse slightly off-center |
Historical Context
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.
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