1.2.2.6.1.2 Galerius

Galerius Valerius Maximianus
Caesar 293-305
Augustus 305-311

Galerius [b. ca. 250] became Diocletian's Caesar in 293, marrying Diocletian's daughter Galeria Valeria. He began well in defending the Danubian frontier, but in 296 suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Persians. In 297 he had his revenge, defeating the Persians so severely as to establish peace for a generation. When Diocletian and Maximianus retired in 305, Galerius became senior Augustus; but after Constantius died and Constantine was acclaimed, Maxentius seized power in Rome and Galerius had to recall Diocletian to resolve the conflicts. A man of action who demanded strict obedience, Galerius confronted the conflicting beliefs of the Christian sect. His repressive measures are remembered as the Great Persecution, and Galerius' agonizing death from cancer in 311 was described in early Christian literature as divine retribution.

Relatives depicted on coins: Galeria Valeria - wife

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R3713 2271 Galerius Caesar: AE Radiate $70.00 Obv. GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES Rad. bust r. Rev. CONCORDIA MILITVM Jupiter presents Victory to Galerius Sear 3713; RIC 16 EF	*R3709 3247 Galerius Caesar: AE 26 Follis $125.00** Obv. GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES Laur. hd. r. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI Genius stg. l. 9.97 g Sear 3709v; RIC 20b (Thessalonika) toned EF, full silvering
*R3709 3248 Galerius Caesar: AE 26 Follis $95.00** Obv. GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES Laur. hd. r. Rev. GENIO POPVLI ROMANI Genius stg. l. 10.47 g Sear 3709v; RIC 4b (Serdica) some flatness, oth. toned EF, full silvering