EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (21.5mm, 11.30 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 256/7). VF.

Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1
Lot: 598.
Closing Date: Sep 25 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 200

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (21.5mm, 11.30 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 256/7). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Draped bust of Serapis left, wearing ornate calathus, scepter behind; L ∆ (date) across upper field. Köln 2995; Dattari (Savio) 5364 (Saloninus); K&G 92.6; RPC X Online 75356; Emmett 3769.4 (R5). Brown patina, light porosity. VF. Artistic reverse die. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 23 September 2002.


Closing Date and Time: 25 September 2024 at 13:19:00 ET.

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