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293 NGC Ch VF Galerius Egypt Alexandria Potin Tetradrachm Eirene R5 Ex Rare (21091302C)

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  • Roman Egypt Alexandria potin (billon silver) tetradrachm coin.
  • Rare series struck (only four years) for Caesar Galerius at the Alexandrian Mint.
  • Minted in Galerius' 2nd (letter B) Alexandrian year = 293/94 CE.
  • Obverse: laureate, draped bust facing right.
  • Reverse: Eirene standing left holding scepter and olive branch, flanked by date letters L B. 
  • Emmett 4219/2, rated as R5 (highest on the rarity scale), 7.94g.
  • Certified by NGC to Ch VF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5 (high subgrades for this type).
  • Eirene (or Irene) is the Greek goddess and personification of peace and harmony.