Galerius
Caesar 293–305 • Augustus 305–311 AD
Galerius, a career soldier from the Danubian provinces, rose to power as Caesar under Diocletian in AD 293. He played a decisive role in the Tetrarchic military system, leading successful campaigns against Persia and the Carpi. As Augustus from AD 305, he became the senior ruler of the eastern empire, overseeing administrative and fiscal reforms. His reign is marked by the continuation of Diocletian’s policies, including the Great Persecution of Christians. In AD 311, shortly before his death, he issued an edict ending the persecutions. His coinage reflects themes of imperial authority, military strength and divine favour.
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Aquileia Mint (Italy)
WRB 10794 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark AQΓ (Aquileia). RIC VI 24b.
£85.00
Carthage Mint (Tunisia)
WRB 9296 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® SALVIS AVGG ET CAESS FEL KART — Carthago standing left holding fruit. Mintmark Δ (Carthage). RIC VI 30b. From a 1960s–70s collection.
£55.00
Siscia Mint (Croatia)
WRB 9942 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Γ in right field; mintmark *SIS. RIC VI 90b.
£65.00
WRB 10795 — Æ Follis (27mm)
Æ Follis (27mm). MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR — Moneta standing left with scales and cornucopiae. Star left, B right; mintmark SIS. RIC VI 135b. Much silver wash intact.
£75.00
Thessalonica Mint (Greece)
WRB 10780 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Ε in right field; mintmark •TS•. RIC VI 26b.
£65.00
Heraclea Mint (Turkey)
WRB 9962 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark HTA. RIC VI 18b.
£65.00
WRB 9959 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark HTΔ. RIC VI 18b.
£50.00
WRB 9940 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark HTΔ. RIC VI 18b.
£75.00
WRB 9941 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark HTA. RIC VI 20b.
£75.00
WRB 9955 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark HTB. RIC VI 20b.
£55.00
WRB 9957 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark HTΓ. RIC VI 20b.
£65.00
WRB 9960 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark HTΔ. RIC VI 20b.
£55.00
WRB 9961 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left with patera and cornucopiae. Mintmark HTΔ. RIC VI 20b.
£65.00
Cyzicus Mint (Turkey)
WRB 10781 — Æ Follis (25mm)
Æ Follis (25mm). GAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG, laureate head right. ® GENIO IMP‑ERATORIS — Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. B in left field; mintmark MKV (Cyzicus). RIC VI 44.
£85.00
Antioch Mint (Turkey)
WRB 9939 — Æ Follis (26mm)
Æ Follis (26mm). GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head right. ® GENIO POPV‑LI ROMANI — Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae. K in left field, I over V in right field; mintmark ANT (Antioch). RIC VI 55b.
£75.00
