GALERIUS as Caesar Roman Bronze Follis Coin SACRA MONETA Aquileia

High-Detail Roman Bronze Follis of Emperor Maximian – Ex TimeLine Auctions

Up for sale is a sharp, beautifully detailed Roman Imperial bronze follis (nummus) struck for Emperor Maximian (Maximianus I Herculius, r. 286–305 AD). Minted at Aquileia, this coin features the desirable "Sacra Moneta" reverse type with a glossy, uniform dark patina and crisp legend letters.

Provenance & Pedigree:

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

* **Ruler:** Maximian (Augustus)

* **Denomination:** Bronze Follis / Nummus

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

* **Mint:** Aquileia (2nd Officina, marked 'S' in exergue)

* **Catalog Reference:** RIC Volume VI, Aquileia 31a

* **Weight:** 9.51 grams

* **Diameter:** 28 mm

* **Obverse :** IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG. Laureate head of the senior Augustus right, showing a tightly cropped beard and high-relief profile portrait.

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

* **Mintmarks:** Star (★) in right field; AQS in the exergue.