Fraction - Galerius CONCORDIA MILITVM, Strike as Caesar, Antioch

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year296
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight3 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VI#61b
Obverse descriptionBust of Galerius, right, radiate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Galerius Valerius Maximianus Nobilissimus Caesar: Galerius Valerius Maximian, most noble caesar.)
Reverse descriptionThe prince on left standing to right, in military dress, receiving a Victory on globe from Jupiter on right standing to left, leaning on a sceptre with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin, Greek
Reverse letteringCONCORDIA MILITVM ANΓ
(Translation: Concordia Militum: Harmony with the soldiers.)
Edge
MintAN
Antioch on the Orontes, Syria,modern-day Antakya, Turkey
MintageND (296) ANB - 2nd officina -
ND (296) ANZ - 6th officina -
ND (296) ANΓ - 3rd officina -
ND (296) ANЄ - 5th officina -
Catalog ID1301176950
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