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