EGYPT, Alexandria. Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Potin Tetradrachm (19mm, 6.48 g, 1h). Dated RY 3 (AD 294/5). VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 621.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Potin Tetradrachm (19mm, 6.48 g, 1h). Dated RY 3 (AD 294/5). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Athena Nicephorus seated left, holding Nike and spear, shield below; L Γ (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 10753 var. (bust); K&G –; RPC X Online 76124; Emmett 4173.3 (RY3 not recorded). Brown patina light roughness, trace deposits, reverse metal flaws. VF. Extremely rare variety, only three recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Beast Coins, 24 April 2009. Ex Emmett Collection; M & R, August 1995.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 13:26:40 ET.

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