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LOT 3183
Galerius, as Caesar BI Nummus. AD 305-311.
Siscia(?) mint. MAXIMIANVS NOB CAES, laureate head to right / SACRA MONET AVGG ET CAESS NOSTR, Moneta standing to left, holding scales and cornucopia; Γ(?) in right field; SIS(?) in exergue. Cf. RIC VI 135b. Good Fine.(9.56gr, 29mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market before 2000.
Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
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