EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximus. Caesar, AD 235/6-238. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.87 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Maximinus I (AD 236/7). Near VF.

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Lot: 421.
Closing Date: Nov 20 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 (23mm, 11.87 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Maximinus I (AD 236/7). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Bust of Hermanubis right, wearing kalathos with taenia and lotus petals, drapery on left shoulder; to right, winged caduceus with palm frond; L Γ (date) to left. Köln 2590; Dattari (Savio) 4625-6; K&G 67.16; RPC VI Online 10720; Emmett 3318.3 (R5). Red-brown patina, roughness, trace deposits. Near VF. Very Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 25 February 2000.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 12:20:00 ET.

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