Galerius Roman AE (AD 293-311) NGC

Own a certified Roman bronze AE of Galerius (AD 293–311), authenticated and slabbed by NGC. This coin offers a glimpse into the final efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire during the Tetrarchy, one of the most ambitious political reforms in Roman history.

Galerius began his career as a soldier during the reigns of Aurelian and Probus, rising through the ranks due to his military skill and determination. In 293 AD, he was appointed Caesar by Diocletian as part of the newly created Tetrarchic system, designed to divide authority among four rulers to better manage the sprawling empire. Twelve years later, Galerius was elevated to the rank of Augustus, taking full command of the eastern provinces.

Galerius played a major role in defending the empire’s frontiers, notably achieving key victories against the Sassanid Persians. His reign also saw some of the harshest persecutions of Christians, an effort to restore the primacy of traditional Roman religion — a policy he later abandoned shortly before his death by issuing the Edict of Serdica, which granted Christians the right to worship freely.

Bronze AE coins of Galerius typically feature his laureate or helmeted bust on the obverse, with reverses celebrating military victories, Roman virtues, and divine favor — all central messages during a time of military, political, and religious transformation.

Certified by NGC, this AE coin offers collectors a direct connection to one of the key figures who fought to restore and preserve the Roman world during its most critical transitions.