EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. As Caesar, AD 244-247. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.15 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Philip I (AD 245/6). Near EF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 628.
Closing Date: Jun 5 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 (24mm, 13.15 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Philip I (AD 245/6). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Bust of Nilus right, crowned with taenia and lotus buds, drapery on left shoulder; before, cornucopia; L Γ (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 5034 = RPC VIII Online 2916 = Figari & Mosconi 1572 (this coin); K&G 76.23; Emmett 3600.3 (R4). Dark brown patina, die break on reverse, small flan crack, silvering remaining. Near EF. Extremely rare, only four known to RPC, including this coin.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex CNG inventory 100327 (1991); Auctiones AG 7 (7 June 1977), lot 489; Giovanni Dattari Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:29:00 ET.

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