Rare Representation of Helios-Hermanubis
355, Lot: 411. Estimate $250. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. As Caesar, AD 222. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.25 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221/2). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Radiate and draped bust right of Helios-Hermanubis, wearing calathus; upright winged caduceus-palm frond before; L Є (date) behind. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4243; K&G 62.8; Emmett 3077.5. Good VF, dark gray-brown surfaces.
From the Hermanubis Collection.