Rome, Emperor Galerius, AE Unit, Jupiter (God of Sky & Thunder)

Includes glass top leatherette display box.

• Origin: Roman Empire
• Authority: Emperor Galerius (under Emperor Diocletian)
• Date: 295 - 299 CE
• Denomination: AE (bronze) unit
• Mint: Cyzicus, Mysia
• Size: 23.2mm
• Type Number: RIC VI Cyzicus 19b
• Obverse: GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES - Bust of Galerius, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
• Reverse: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM - Galerius, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving small Victory on globe from Jupiter; Jupiter standing left, leaning on sceptre with left hand
• Notes: Jupiter was the Roman god of the sky and thunder, equivalent to the Greek god Zeus. He was also the king of gods in both Roman and Greek mythology.

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