EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.07 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 (AD 257/8). Good VF.Electronic Auction 575 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin Estimate: $ 100 |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 12.07 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 (AD 257/8). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Eagle standing left, head right, wings gathered, holding wreath in beak; L Є (date) across field. Köln 2868; Dattari (Savio) 5185; K&G 88.29; RPC X Online 75385; Emmett 3705.5. Lightly toned, minor surface flaws, reverse edge rubbing, edge split, fully silvered. Good VF. |