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.
