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Art Institute of Chicago

Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Galerius

Ancient Roman

about 301

Attribution
Roman, minted in Alexandria, Egypt
Medium
Bronze
Physical dimensions
Diam.: 2.7 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Credit line
Gift of William F. Dunham
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The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the Emperor Galerius, facing to the right. On the back (reverse), Genius, standing, holds a patera (dish) and cornucopia.

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