Ancient Roman Bronze Coin of Emperor Severus II (Tetrarch Under Diocletian)

Severus II AE3 Bronze (NGC Certified) — Tetrarchy's Executed Augustus

Authentic NGC-certified bronze AE3 from Severus II — Galerius' betrayed protégé executed at Ravenna after 1-year reign (AD 306–307).

Doomed Tetrarch Design

• Obverse: Radiate emperor portrait — brief imperial authority claim

• Reverse: Genius / Victory / Hercules — Tetrarchy stability propaganda

Technical Specifications

• Material: Bronze (AE3)

• Denomination: AE3 (late Roman bronze)

• Date: AD 306–307

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Reign: ~1 year (shortest Tetrarchic Augustus)

Tetrarchy Betrayal Essential

• Galerius' hand-picked western Augustus

• Captured + executed after Maxentius revolt

• Bridges Diocletian retirement to Constantine rise

• Scarce due to ultra-brief violent reign

Collector Masterpiece

Executed emperor's scarce Tetrarchy bronze. Severus II's Ravenna tragedy essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.