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293 NGC Ch VF Galerius Egypt Alexandria Potin Tetradrachm R5 Rare (26031003C)

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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 = 293/4 CE.
  • Obverse: laureate, draped bust facing right.
  • Reverse: Alexandria standing left holding scepter, flanked by date letters L B. 
  • Emmett 4203/4, rated as R5 (R5 highest on the rarity scale).
  • Certified by NGC to Ch VF.
  • Alexandria was the personification of the city of Alexandria, depicted wearing city turret on her head.