Description
Country or authority: Roman Empire
Year or date range: c. AD 295–299
Denomination: Post-reform radiate (radiate fraction)
Composition: Proposed copper alloy, conventionally catalogued as bronze for this type; not tested.
Ruler or portrait: Galerius as Caesar
Mint or mintmark: Cyzicus; lower reverse field probably KΑ, although KΔ cannot confidently be excluded.
Catalogue references: Provisional (unverified): RIC VI, Cyzicus, Galerius, 19b
Obverse description: Radiate bust right, apparently draped and cuirassed. Legend reads approximately GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAE[S], with some upper lettering weak and the final letter indistinct.
Reverse description: CONCORDIA MILITVM. Ruler in military dress standing right, receiving a small Victory on a globe from Jupiter standing left and holding a long sceptre. K followed by an A-like character in the lower central field. No exergual lettering is visible.
Description and condition notes: Irregular flan with dark brown surfaces, lighter raised details and patches of granular texture. Wear affects the portrait, small reverse details and parts of the lettering.
