EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.46 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 of Elagabalus (AD 218/9). VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 553. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.46 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 of Elagabalus (AD 218/9). Draped bust right / Elpis advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of dress; L B (date) across field. Köln 2352; Dattari (Savio) 4220; K&G 61.4; RPC VI Online 10041; Emmett 3053. Brown patina, die flaw on reverse. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Antioch Associates, 20 July 2002.

The obverse legends on nearly all of Maesa’s Alexandrian coinage style her as “mother of the camps.”

Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 13:04:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.