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A work made of bronze.

Follis (Coin) Portraying Emperor Galerius

about 301

Roman, minted in Alexandria, Egypt

Roman Empire

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.

Bronze

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium