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Roman Imitatives
| Ruler(s)/ Period: | Galerius, Licinius, Maximianus, Maximus, Constantine. |
| Description: | Counterfeiter's Mold. Part of a mold for casting coins, impressed on each side with an Alexandria mint reverse type: |
| Date of Issue: | c. 308-311 AD |
| Reverse#1: | Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; "GENIO IMP-ERATORIS" K–B/P//ALE |
| Reverse#2: | Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopia; "GENIO IMP-ERATORIS" K–Δ/P//ALE |
| Reference: | RIC VI Alexandria 101-108 |
| Weight: | 4.8 gms |
| Diameter: | 30 mm |
CommentThe two reverses would have been tied up with two obverse molds, possibly with a number of pairs in one 'sandwich'. |
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