EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 10.30 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 (AD 258/9). VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 634.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian I. AD 253-260. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 10.30 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 (AD 258/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Laureate bust of Zeus right, slight drapery on left shoulder; L ϛ (date) across field. Köln 2876; Dattari (Savio) 5179; K&G 88.39; RPC X Online 75403; Emmett 3723.6. Dark brown patina, small flan crack. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Praefectus Coins, 12 September 2013; Ex John Quincy Adams & Descendants Collection/Massachusetts Historical Society (Stack’s, 5 March 1971), lot 968.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:31:00 ET.

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