EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.81 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 of Philip I (AD 246/7). VF.

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Lot: 564.
Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 300

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.81 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 of Philip I (AD 246/7). Bareheaded and cuirassed bust right, gorgoneion on cuirass, seen from the front / Triptolemus carrying seeds in chlamys and holding right hand to head, driving biga of winged serpents right; L Δ (date) to upper right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 5041; K&G 76.37; RPC VIII Online 2686 (this coin cited); Emmett 3608.4. Dark brown patina. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions X (21 March 1990), lot 399.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 13:07:40 ET.

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