EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.65 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 (AD 256/7). Good VF.Electronic Auction 573 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin Estimate: $ 100 |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.65 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 (AD 256/7). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Homonoia standing facing, head left, raising right hand and holding double cornucopia; L Δ (date) across field. Köln 2864-5 var. (cuirassed only); Dattari (Savio) 5158 var. (same); K&G 88.25 var. (same); RPC X Online 92958; Emmett 3711.4. Gray-brown patina, small edge splits, silvered. Good VF. Very rare, only one recorded in RPC. |