Coin Portraying Emperor Galerius

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

305-311

Roman, minted in Trier

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Galerius.
The back (reverse) depicts a genius holding a shallow dish called a patera.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture: Ancient Roman
Title: Coin Portraying Emperor Galerius
Origin: Trier
Date: 305 CE–311 CE
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Diam. 3.2 cm; 8.18 g
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Roger Trienens
Reference Number: 1996.352
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