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LOT 3186
Galerius BI Nummus. AD 308-309.
Cyzicus mint. GAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate head to right / GENIO IMPERATORIS, Genius standing to left, modius on head, naked except for chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera and cornucopia; A in left field, MKV in exergue. RIC VI 44. Very Fine.(6.74gr, 28mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.
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LOT 3186
Galerius BI Nummus.
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
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