Description

Galerius as Caesar (AD 293–305)

AE radiate fraction / post-reform antoninianus

Mint: Alexandria

Date: AD 296–297 (Group II) – also issued AD 305–306 in same type

Obverse: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES

- Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right

Reverse: CONCORDIA MILITVM

- Emperor standing right, holding parazonium/sceptre, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing left with long sceptre

- Field mark: B in lower centre

- Exergue: ALE

Specs: 21 mm / 3.0 g (yours) – typical 20–22 mm, 2.7–3.5 g

References:

- RIC VI Alexandria 48b (B)