Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Galerius (Tetrarch and Co-Ruler of the Roman Empire)

Galerius AE1 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Tetrarchy Persecutor → Tolerator

Authentic NGC-certified large bronze AE1 from Galerius — Tetrarchic Augustus launches Great Persecution then issues Edict of Toleration (AD 293–311).

Pagan Tetrarchy Design

• Obverse: Laurel/radiate portrait — Caesar→Augustus progression

• Reverse: Military / virtues / sacrifice — Tetrarchic unity propaganda

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE1 large denomination)

• Date: AD 293–311

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Eastern Tetrarchy provinces

• Use: Major provincial transactions

Christian Fate Essential

• Diocletian's eastern Caesar → Augustus

• Orchestrates worst Christian persecution ever

• Deathbed Edict of Toleration 311 AD

• Paves Constantine's Christian takeover

Collector Masterpiece

Monumental bronze bridges pagan Tetrarchy to Christian empire. Galerius pivot essential.

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