EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. As Caesar, AD 222. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.37 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221/2). VF.

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Lot: 539.
Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. As Caesar, AD 222. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.37 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221/2). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Radiate bust of Helios-Hermanubis right, wearing calathus, slight drapery on left shoulder; winged caduceus-palm frond before; L Є (date) to lower left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4243; K&G 62.8; RPC VI Online 10219; Emmett 3077.5. Red-brown patina, trace deposits. VF. Rare, only one in CoinArchives.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Mike Vosper, 2 September 2016.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 12:59:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.