EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.44 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 of Valerian I & Gallienus (AD 257/8). Good VF.Electronic Auction 575 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin Estimate: $ 100 |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.44 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 of Valerian I & Gallienus (AD 257/8). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Eagle standing left, head right, wings gathered, with wreath in beak; L Є (date) across field. Köln 2997; Dattari (Savio) 5374; K&G 92.8; RPC X Online 75384; Emmett 3764.5. Toned, light porosity, minor marks and scratches. Good VF. High silver content. |