Roman — Roman; 308-310; Reece Period 15 (The Tetrarchy)
Coin, nummus AE3
A copper alloy nummus of Galerius. Galerius was named as Caesar (Crown Prince) by Emperor Diocletian in AD 293. Diocletian abdicated in AD 305 making way for Galerius to become emperor of the Eastern Empire, AD 305-311. The back of the coin depicts Genius. This coin was minted in Alexandria, Egypt, AD 308-310.
Obv: Laureate head of Galerius, facing right. Obv inscription: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Rev: Rev: Genius, standing left, with a modius on his head, holding a patera (dish) in his right hand and a cornucopia in the left, a chlamys (cloak) is draped over his shoulder. Rev inscription: GENIO IMPERATORIS, K SP in field, ALE in exergue.
Ref: RIC VI (1967), p.678, no.101a.
Condition: EF.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 92.59/7
- Object name:
- coin, nummus AE3
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- Artist/Maker:
- Galerius, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 308-310; Reece Period 15 (The Tetrarchy)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 22 mm, WT 6.58 g, Axis 0
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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