{"product_id":"coin-22782","title":"Galerius (AD 305–311) Roman Empire AE Post-Reform Radiate NGC VF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGalerius — Soldier, Tetrarch, and Eastern Augustus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis post-reform radiate represents Galerius, a career soldier who rose from Caesar under Diocletian to senior authority in the eastern Roman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galerius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Augustus AD 305–311; Caesar from AD 293\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-reform radiate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e AE (bronze or copper alloy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VF — Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon-scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sheldon-scale number is an equivalent associated with the stated ancient-coin grade; it is not a separate numerical grade assigned to the coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGalerius — From Tetrarchic Caesar to Augustus\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalerius was appointed Caesar in AD 293 and married Diocletian’s daughter Valeria, joining the imperial college created by the Tetrarchy. After an early setback against the Sasanian king Narseh, he won a major victory and helped secure a favorable peace for Rome in AD 298.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Diocletian and Maximian abdicated in AD 305, Galerius became Augustus in the East. His later reign was dominated by the collapse of the planned succession and rival claims across the empire; shortly before his death in AD 311, an edict ended official persecution and permitted Christians to assemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe post-reform radiate belongs to the currency system created around Diocletian’s monetary reforms. Its radiate crown distinguished the type, while its bronze fabric reflects the changing relationship between denomination, metal and official value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalerius’s coinage made the hierarchy of the Tetrarchy visible across the provinces. Standardized portraits and reverse themes emphasized cooperation, military success and the orderly authority of rulers governing different regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one post-reform radiate of Galerius in an NGC Ancients holder, graded VF (Very Fine). A specific mint, issue year, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192459198526,"sku":"COIN-22782","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/galeriusantngcvff-scaled.jpg?v=1786585259","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-22782","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}