Galerius - Augustus 305-311 AD - Follis - Thessalonikhi mint
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES Laureate head right GENIO POPVLI ROMANI Genius standing left, pouring out patera and holding cornucopia. Weight: 9.35 gr Diameter: 28.2 mm
Galerius was Roman emperor from 305 to 311. During his reign he campaigned, aided by Diocletian, against the Sassanid Empire, sacking their capital Ctesiphon in 299. He also campaigned across the Danube against the Carpi, defeating them in 297 and 300. |