EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.88 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 245/6). Good VF.

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Lot: 555.
Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.88 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 245/6). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Serapis standing facing, head right, wearing calathus, holding long scepter; L Γ (date) across field. Köln 2721; Dattari (Savio) 4911; K&G 74.46; RPC VIII Online 2566; Emmett 3506.3 (R3). Dark brown patina, metal flaw on obverse. Good VF. Very rare, only five known to RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Numismatic Fine Arts Fall MBS (18 October 1990), lot 2483.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 13:04:40 ET.

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