EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 244/5). VF.Electronic Auction 563 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 244/5). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Bust of Hermanubis right, wearing calathus with taenia and lotus petals, drapery on left shoulder; to right, winged caduceus with palm frond; L B (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4880; K&G 74.24; RPC VIII Online 3052; Emmett 3486.2 (R5. Brown patina, light porosity, minor surface flaws. VF. Extremely rare, only five recorded in RPC. |