Superb Depiction of Isis

Triton XX, Lot: 486. Estimate $750. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 11.38 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 244/5). A K M IOV ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟC ЄVCЄB, laureate and cuirassed bust right / Crowned and draped bust of Isis left; L B (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4888; K&G 74.26; Emmett 3489.2. EF, dark gray-brown surfaces.

From the Dr. Patrick H. C. Tan Collection. Ex Hermanubis Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 355, 15 July 2015), lot 450.