EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 9.05 g, 11h). Dated RY 15 (AD 267/8). VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 639.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 200

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 9.05 g, 11h). Dated RY 15 (AD 267/8). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Canopus jar right, palm frond to right; L IЄ (date) to left. Köln 2947; Dattari (Savio) 5235; K&G 90.105; RPC X Online 75570; Emmett 3798.15. Brown patina, light roughness, edge chips. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Amphora Coins, 6 Janurary 2011.

The Canopus Jar type, popular with collectors, would be struck for the final time under Gallienus’ emissions of year 15.

Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:32:40 ET.

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