About the Artwork
Follis (radiate fraction) of Galerius Maximianus, 293-311 A.D.
305/306 AD
(Artist) Roman Imperial, Roman (Mint) Mint of Alexandria
Bronze
1.9 cm diam 3/4 inches
Numismatics
Greco-Roman and Ancient European
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Irving F. Burton
71.156
Public Domain
Markings
Obverse: IMP. C. MAXIMIANVS P.F. AVG Reverse: CONCORDIA MI-LITVM
Provenance
This coin is one of four (71.154-.156) that come from the collection of John Quincy Adams and descendants, sold by the Massachusetts Historical Soicety at Stack's, New York, N.Y. March 5, 6, 1971.For more information on provenance, please visit:
Provenance pageExhibition History
Please note: This section is empty
The exhibition history of a number of objects in our collection only begins after their acquisition by the museum, and may reflect an incomplete record.
We welcome your feedback for correction and/or improvement.
Suggest FeedbackPublished References
Please note: This section is empty
We regularly update our object record as new research and findings emerge, and we welcome your feedback for correction and/or improvement.
Suggest FeedbackCatalogue Raisoneé
Please note: This section is empty
Credit Line for Reproduction
Roman Imperial, Roman; Mint of Alexandria, Follis (radiate fraction) of Galerius Maximianus, 293-311 A.D., 305/306 AD, Bronze. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Irving F. Burton, 71.156.
Feedback
We regularly update our object record as new research and findings emerge, and we welcome your feedback for correction or improvement.
Suggest Feedback