Roman Bronze Follis – Galerius Maximianus (AD 305–311) – Nicomedia Mint SMNA

• Ruler / Emperor: Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus)

• Era: Roman Imperial / Tetrarchy Era (AD 305–311)

• Denomination: Bronze Follis / AE2

• Diameter: 23.7 mm

• Weight: 5.83 g

• Mint: Nicomedia (SMNA — 1st Officina)

• Composition: Bronze / Copper Alloy

Description:

• Obverse: Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing right, holding spear over shoulder and shield on arm.

  Legend: D N VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG

• Reverse: Emperor in military attire standing or on horseback / galley holding labarum or spearing enemy.

  Legend: GLORIA ROMANORVM

  Exergue: SMNA (Nicomedia, 1st Workshop)