442, Lot: 862. Estimate $150. Sold for $340. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (21mm, 10.25 g, 12h). Dated RY 15 (AD 267/268). AVT K Π ΛIK ΓAΛΛIHNOC CЄB, laureate and cuirassed bust right / Two Nikai standing vis-à-vis, holding a shield between them inscribed L IЄ (date); palm frond in exergue. Köln 2952; Dattari (Savio) 5258; K&G 90.107; Emmett 3824.15 (R2). Good VF, dark brown patina, small die break on Gallienus’ face. Rare.

Bought from C.J. Martin (Coins) Ltd., 1981.