Galerius, 305-311. Follis (Silvered bronze, 27 mm, 9.32 g, 6 h), Aquileia, 305-306. IMP MAXIMIANVS P F AVG Laureate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Galerius to left, holding spear over his right shoulder and shield on his left. Rev. VIRTVS AV-GG ET CAESS NN / AQΓ Caesar on horseback galloping right, holding spear in his right hand and shield in his left, riding down an enemy kneeling to left; below horse, a fallen enemy, pierced by a javelin, and a shield. https://www.notinric.lechstepniewski.info/6aqu66b_g.html (this coin). Paolucci & Zub -, cf. 107 (differing officina mark). RIC -, cf. 66b (differing officina mark). Apparently unique and of great interest. A beautiful coin of fine style with an impressive military bust type and a wonderful reverse. Somewhat rough, otherwise, about extremely fine.


This extremely rare hybrid issue combines an obverse of Galerius as Augustus with a reverse used for the Caesars Severus II (RIC 67a and 68a) and Maximinus Daia (RIC 67b and 68b).