305-311 AD Roman Imperial AE Follis Coin VF+ Galerius Maximian Moneta S-3711 305-311 AD Roman Imperial AE Follis coinIssued under the rule of Galerius Maximian, the 53rd Emperor of the Roman Empire (305-311 AD)Although he was a staunch opponent of Christianity, Galerius ended the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians when he issued an edict of toleration in 311Obverse features a bust of the emperor, facing right, with the legend "MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES"Reverse depicts Moneta holding scales and cornucopia, standing left, with the legend "SAC MON VRB AVGG ET CAESS NN"Juno Moneta, an epithet of Juno, was the protectress of funds; as such, money in ancient Rome was coined in her templeThe word "moneta" is where we get the words "money", or "monetize", used by writers such as Ovid, Martial, Juvenal, and Cicero; in several modern languages including Russian and Italian, moneta (Spanish moneda) is the word for "coin."Struck from copper or bronzeDiameter: 28 mm (at widest point)Weight: 9.9 gramsCondition: Ungraded; expected to grade as Very Fine or better (VF+); white vertical wavy line seen on center of reverse is only in pictures, not on coinCatalog number: Sear#3711(var)(old), RIC#104b(var), Cohen#189(var)*Expected grades are approximate. Free US Shipping with Insurance Included:All items are professionally packaged and shipped. All shipments include insurance and delivery confirmation or signature confirmation. Local Pick-up is available in our showroom. (Contact us for payment methods to pay on pickup.) International Shipping:Worldwide shipping at buyer's expense. *The customs requirements for each country, including all import duties, taxes, and fees are the responsibility of the buyer. All international packages will have the required customs declaration and value of order. California Buyers:9% sales tax will be added. If you spend the equivalent of $1,500.00 or more on coins or bullion, those items are tax-free! Returns Policy:Your continuing satisfaction is very important to us. We offer a 14 day money back return policy. If you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, please notify us so that we can begin the returns process. All items must be returned in the same condition that it was received. Please note that the buyer is responsible for return shipping and a 15% restocking fee may apply. About Us:As one of the largest Coin & Jewelry Companies on the west coast, and also one of the best gold buyers, Continental has been the destination for coins, jewelry, fine art and collectible buyers and sellers for over 45 years.Whether you’re looking to buy items or interested in selling gold and silver for cash, sell coins, or a variety of other collectibles, we are here to help. All items for sale are available for viewing at our Southern California showroom. We would like to thank all of our loyal customers for their continued support.If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please click "Ask a question" below, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you. Continental Coin and Jewelry Company Web Department:Monday – Friday, from 10:30am – 6:00pm PST Visit Our eBay Store: Continental Coin and Jewelry Reference Item # ANC-1260JBC 12/1/14