EGYPT, Alexandria. Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Potin Tetradrachm (20mm, 8.48 g, 1h). Dated RY 5 (March - June AD 272). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 1
Lot: 747. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Provincial, Potin

Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Potin Tetradrachm (20mm, 8.48 g, 1h). Dated RY 5 (March - June AD 272). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Homonoia standing facing, head left, raising her right hand upward, holding a double cornucopia with her left; L Є (date) to left. Köln 3064; Dattari (Savio) 10610; K&G 109.2; Emmett 3910.5; Bland, Coinage 54. Rough brown surfaces. Near VF. Extremely rare.

From the Conti Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 57 (4 April 2001), lot 927.


Closing Date and Time: 19 October 2022 at 14:08:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.