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(XF 45) 295 AD Roman: Galerius as Caesar

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(XF 45) 295 AD Roman: Galerius as Caesar

SKU: 14554

$90.00

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  • 295 AD  Galerius as Caesar;  AE-Copper; RIC # 90b                                                                                                                  Obv: MAXIMANVS NOB CAES: Laureate head right                                                                                                                    Rev: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI; Genis "individual instance of a general divine nature that is present in every individual person, place or thing". standing left modius "(headdress), a type of cylindrical headdress so called for its resemblance to the measure of grain" on head holding petera "a ornate vessel that was used for serving food or drink at dinner parties or for pouring libations at religious ceremonies" and cornucopiae "the horn of plenty, was a symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers, or nuts". r in field, *SIS in exergue

    Very nice looking coin.

  • Material: Copper
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