EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 9.99 g, 11h). Dated RY 15 (267/8). Good VF.Electronic Auction 556 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 9.99 g, 11h). Dated RY 15 (267/8). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Hermes standing left, holding caduceus, right hand on hip; to right, palm frond; L IЄ (date) in left field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 10536; K&G 90.103; RPC X Online 75553; Emmett 3815.15. Brown patina with silvering remaining. Good VF. Very rare, Emmett underestimates the rarity of this type at R1, only one in CoinArchives. This, one of the finest known. |