EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.07 g, 11h). Dated RY 13 (AD 233/4). VF.

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Lot: 406.
Closing Date: Nov 20 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.07 g, 11h). Dated RY 13 (AD 233/4). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Elpis advancing left, holding flower and raising hem of dress; palm frond before; L IΓ (date) to right. Köln –; Dattari 9897; K&G 62.173; RPC VI Online 10606.2 (this coin); Emmett 3090.13 (R5d). Dark brown patina, minor marks, edge split. VF. Extremely rare, one of three recorded by RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Berk BBS 65 (26 February 1991), lot 163.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 12:15:00 ET.

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