EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximus. Caesar, AD 235/6-238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.78 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 of Maximinus I (AD 235/6). Near VF.

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Lot: 532.
Closing Date: Oct 23 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximus. Caesar, AD 235/6-238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.78 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 of Maximinus I (AD 235/6). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Radiate and draped bust of Helios right; L B (date) to right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4621; K&G 67.1; RPC VI Online 10686.2 (this coin); Emmett 3316.2 (R5). Red-brown patina, roughness, minor die flaws. Near VF. Extremely rare, only four recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Beast Coins, 27 July 2009. Ex Keith Emmett Collection, purchased from Frank Robinson, December 1987.


Closing Date and Time: 23 October 2024 at 12:57:00 ET.

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