© ADF69
© ADF69
Fraction - Galerius CONCORDIA MILITVM; Strike as Caesar under Diocletian; Heraclea
| Bronze | 2.55 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 295-296 |
| Value | ½ Follis (⅛) |
| Currency | Argenteus, Reform of Diocletian (AD 293/301 – 310/324) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#40305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Prince (perhaps Galerius) standing right in military dress, short sceptre in left hand, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand.
Mint and officina marks in middle lower field.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONCORDIA MILITVM
HΓ
Unabridged legend: Concordia Militum
Translation: In Harmony with the Military
Comment
Struck at the Heraclea mint in 295-296 when Galerius was Caesar in the East, under Diocletian monetary authority.Mass varies: 1.83–3.14 g;
Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Galerius, who was a powerful Roman emperor during the 4th century AD, on its obverse side. Despite being a bronze coin, it weighs only 2.55 grams, making it a relatively lightweight coin compared to other coins of its time. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features an image of the goddess Concordia, which symbolizes harmony and unity, reflecting the ideals of the Roman Empire during that period.
