{"product_id":"galerius-roman-follis-virtvs-exercitvs-antioch-ad-307-309","title":"Galerius Roman Follis VIRTVS EXERCITVS Antioch AD 307-309","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn original ancient Roman bronze \u003cstrong\u003efollis of Emperor Galerius\u003c\/strong\u003e, struck at the \u003cstrong\u003eAntioch mint circa AD 307–309\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features a strong laureate portrait of Galerius with much of the surrounding imperial legend surviving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse depicts \u003cstrong\u003eVirtus in military dress\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by the \u003cstrong\u003eVIRTVS EXERCITVS\u003c\/strong\u003e legend. The Antioch mint mark is visible in the exergue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly attractive Roman coin with a strong portrait and well-preserved reverse design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler: Galerius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa AD 307–309\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Follis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: Antioch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: approx. 24mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Laureate portrait of Galerius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Virtus in military dress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse legend: VIRTVS EXERCITVS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint mark: ANT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal ancient struck coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood ancient circulated condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong portrait with considerable facial detail remaining and a well-defined reverse figure. There is general surface wear, patination, deposits and encrustation consistent with age and burial. Much of the lettering remains visible on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vantrocol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55226873413974,"sku":"SHOPC47 - S1","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/2783\/2406\/files\/226.png?v=1788600282","url":"https:\/\/vantrocol.com\/products\/galerius-roman-follis-virtvs-exercitvs-antioch-ad-307-309","provider":"Vantrocol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}