Lot 305: Galerius. A.D. 305-311. Æ follis. Alexandria, A.D. 308-310.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 31 (Auction 346)

Description

Galerius. A.D. 305-311. Æ follis (24 mm, 6.12 g, 12 h). Alexandria, A.D. 308-310. IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS P F AVG, laureate head of Galerius right / GENIO IMP-ERATORIS, Genius standing facing, head left, holding patera and cornucopiae; K-A/P//ALE. Cf. RIC 107c. Brown patina with partial golden toning, well centered with wide margins. Extremely fine.

Ex W. C. Phillips 243 (December 1998), 320.

This coin is a variety of RIC 107c, showing a rounded truncation of Galerius's portrait but with only a single wreath tie evident.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 305
Listing #: 202628
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 5:41:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $70
3 Bid(s)

Description

Ex W. C. Phillips 243 (December 1998), 320.

This coin is a variety of RIC 107c, showing a rounded truncation of Galerius's portrait but with only a single wreath tie evident.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 305
Listing #: 202628
Closed: Friday, March 27, 2020 5:41:20 PM CT
Estimate: $100