EGYPT, Alexandria. Saloninus. As Caesar, AD 258-260. Potin Tetradrachm (21mm, 10.59 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 of Valerian I & Gallienus (AD 258/259). VF.Electronic Auction 551 Roman Provincial, Potin Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Saloninus. As Caesar, AD 258-260. Potin Tetradrachm (21mm, 10.59 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 of Valerian I & Gallienus (AD 258/259). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak; L ς (date) across field. Köln 3002; Dattari (Savio) 5376; K&G 93.3; RPC X Online 75410; Emmett 3776.6 (R2). Light grey patina, light surface cracks and porosity, minor deposits. VF. Surprisingly high silver content. |