Galerius AE Tetradrachm 292 Alexandria Athena Nikephoros Authentic Coin

Galerius AE Tetradrachm Athena Nikephoros Alexandria 292 AD Authentic Ancient Roman Coin

Emperor: Galerius
Status: Caesar
Region: Roman Provincial Egypt
City: Alexandria
Denomination: Potin tetradrachm
Date: Regnal Year 1 equals AD 292 to 293
Officina: Third officina
Size: 20 mm
Weight: 7.74 g

Obverse: Laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Galerius right seen from the front Greek legend names Autokrator Galerios Kaisar Sebastos meaning Emperor Caesar Galerius Augustus

Reverse: Athena Nikephoros seated left holding a small Nike in her right hand and a spear in her left shield leaning against the throne Date mark L E meaning Year 1 Officina mark Gamma in exergue Mint of Alexandria

Description: Struck in the first regnal year of Galerius as Caesar this Alexandrian tetradrachm represents the early phase of the Tetrarchy under Diocletian. Alexandria maintained its long standing provincial coinage system using Greek legends potin flans and regnal year dating well after other provinces adopted imperial denominations. The reverse depicts Athena Nikephoros the bringer of victory emphasizing divine support for Galerius’ rise within the imperial college. This type is listed in major Alexandrian catalogues and is identifiable by its clear L E date mark and Γ officina symbol.

Condition: Near very fine with thick red patina and small green deposits Guaranteed authentic

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