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ID: |
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721762 |
| Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
| Issuer: |
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Galerius |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 293-311
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| Metal: |
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Silver |
| Denomination: |
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Argenteus |
| Date Struck: |
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AD 295-296 |
| Weight: |
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3.04 g |
| Die Axis: |
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1 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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MAXIMIAN_VS CAESAR |
| Obverse Description: |
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Laureated head right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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VIRTVTI_MILITVM |
| Reverse Description: |
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Camp-gate of four turrets, open, with doors thrown back, and star above arch |
| Exergue: |
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SMNΓ |
| Mint Mark: |
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SMNΓ |
| Mint: |
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Nicomedia |
| Primary Reference: |
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RIC 026 |
| Reference2: |
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RSC 234b |
| Reference3: |
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Van Meter 016 |
| Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
| Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85530 |
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Grade:
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VF, toned, a few marks under tone |
| Notes: |
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Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1762 Rare. From the Marc Poncin Collection. Ex William C. Boyd Collection (Baldwin's 42, 26 September 2005), lot 683, with his original ticket (numbered 148); Sotheby, Wilkinson, & Hodge (22 July 1898), lot 301. |
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