EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.81 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 of Philip I (AD 246/7). VF.Electronic Auction 565 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.81 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 of Philip I (AD 246/7). Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right, gorgoneion on cuirass, seen from the front / Triptolemus carrying seeds in chlamys and holding right hand to head, driving biga of winged serpents right; L Δ (date) to upper right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 5041; K&G 76.37; RPC VIII Online 2686 (this coin cited); Emmett 3608.4. Dark brown patina. VF. |