GALERIUS as Caesar Roman Bronze Follis Coin SACRA MONETA Aquileia

Scarce Roman Bronze Follis of Galerius as Caesar – Ex TimeLine Auctions

Roman Imperial bronze follis (nummus) struck for Galerius during his tenure as Caesar (r. 293–305 AD). Minted at Aquileia, this coin features the scarcer "Sacra Moneta" reverse type, celebrating the imperial currency system. It boasts excellent detail, clean fields, and a deep chocolate-brown patina.

Provenance & Pedigree:

Ex TimeLine Auctions (UK)**, 2nd June 2026, Lot 3910 

* **Ruler:** Galerius (struck under the name Maximianus Noble Caesar)

* **Denomination:** Bronze Follis / Nummus

* **Date of Issue:** Circa 301 AD

* **Mint:** Aquileia (1st Officina, marked 'A' in the right field)

* **Catalog Reference:** RIC Volume VI, Aquileia 32b

* **Weight:** 9.24 grams

* **Diameter:** 27 mm

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Obverse : MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES. Laureate head of Galerius right with sharp Tetrarchic portrait details.

Reverse : SACRA MONETA AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR ("The Sacred Money of our Augusti and Caesars"). Moneta standing left, holding scales and a cornucopia.

* **Mintmarks:** Star in lower left field; field mark A in right field; AQS/AQΓ in exergue.