Tetrarchic Tets. from Alexandria are quite common. I have obtained a few over the years. I have not had the opportunity to get hold of an example for Galerius thus far and so when this one turned up I had to have a stab at it. Billon tetradrachm Obv:– GAL MAXIMIANOC K, Laureate, cuirassed bust right Rev:– None, Eirene, standing left, holding olive branch and sceptre.. Minted in Alexandria (L| B). A.D. 293 Reference– Curtis -, BMC -, Milne 5106. Emmett 4219 (2) R5 (citing the Milne coin) Regards, Martin
Another great coin. Where, oh where, do you find such good coins? You always have such beautiful coins.
Oh my, sorry Martin => that's an outstanding new Alexandrian pick-up!! (man, I love Alexandrian Tets) => bravo, brother!! (bravo)
Just added another Galerius Tet to the hoard..... This one has a much more refined porttrait than the previous one. Galerius Billon tetradrachm Obv:– MAXIMIANOC K, Laureate, cuirassed bust right Rev:– None, Eagle, standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak, Palm in left field.. Minted in Alexandria (L| D). A.D. 295 Reference(s) – Milne 5240
While Galerius was in power for many years, only the first four were before the reform that ended the separate Alexandrian coinage. His coins may not be rare but they are much less often seen that those of Diocletian and Maximianus who produced these coins for three times as long. I particularly like that second example which is year four and the end of the line for the series. It has a great portrait.
Wow that's just a great portrait on the Galerius. The typical style of potin tets is the main reason I don't usually look at them, but maybe I just need to be looking harder.
yeah...nice indeed. what everyone else said, that second portait immediately struck me...not your typical alexadrian tet portait. the surfaces on the first is pretty cool though...are those flow lines, on that revers? cool lookin'.
