EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitius Domitianus. Usurper, AD 297-298. Potin Tetradrachm or Hexadrachm (21mm, 9.71 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 297/8). Near EF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 595. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Provincial, Potin

Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitius Domitianus. Usurper, AD 297-298. Potin Tetradrachm or Hexadrachm (21mm, 9.71 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 297/8). ΔOMITI ANOC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Draped bust of Serapis left, wearing kalathos; L B (date) in fields. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 10820; K&G 126.8; Emmett 4243.2. Red-brown patina, minor roughness. Near EF. Extremely rare, only two recorded in CoinArchives.

From the S & S Collection.

The revolt of Domitius Domitianus in Egypt destabilized a vitally strategic region by interrupting the grain supply to Rome and opening the possibility of a Sasanian invasion. For almost a year, Domitius Domitianus controlled Alexandria and its mint, striking aurei and folles, as well as a series of pre-reform provincial denominations. Diocletian regained control of Alexandria in March, 298 and ended the long tradition of provincial coinage. From this point forward, only imperial denominations were struck at Alexandria until the fall of the Roman empire.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Two – Lot 335-673 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 10 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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