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Here is a rare type that was only issued from Siscia and introduced the “defenders of the state” – the new Caesars.


I lost out on the bidding which reached $1,560.00


Galerius
A.D. 293
Ӕ Antoninianus
21mm   3.7g
GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB C; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
PRAESIDIA REIPVBLIC; Constantius and Galerius standing face to face, holding Victory on globe; between them, kneeling captive.
In exergue XXIA
RIC Vii Siscia 716