EGYPT, Alexandria. Carinus. AD 283-285. Potin Tetradrachm (19mm, 8.10 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Carus (AD 284/5). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 573
Lot: 575.
Closing Date: Oct 23 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Carinus. AD 283-285. Potin Tetradrachm (19mm, 8.10 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Carus (AD 284/5). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / ΛЄΓ Β ΤΡΑΙ, eagle standing left, head right, wings gathered, with wreath in beak; L Γ (date) to right. Köln 3183; Dattari (Savio) 5593; K&G 115.16; RPC X Online 75877; Emmett 4004.3. Brown patina, short edge split. Good VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 2 September 2020. Ex Empire Coins, 1985.

The Legio II Traiana was the principal military force in Egypt, from its inception under Trajan to the early fifth century. It is interesting to note that this coin type, honoring Legion II Traiana, was only issued by Carus’ sons: Numerian and Carinus. The reason for their issue is uncertain, the legion had been stationed in Egypt for over a century and a half before being recognized on a coin.

Closing Date and Time: 23 October 2024 at 13:11:20 ET.

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