EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.31 g, 12h). Dated RY 14 (AD 234/5). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 601.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.31 g, 12h). Dated RY 14 (AD 234/5). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Trophy; at base to left and right, bound captive; palm frond to left, L IΔ (date) across field. Köln 2494; Dattari 4405; K&G 62.216; RPC VI Online 10647; Emmett 3138.14 (R3). Brown patina, a couple of light marks. Good VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Athena Numismatics, 23 January 2015.

After the Persian overthrow of the Parthian dynasty in AD 227, Sassanid territorial aspirations were set upon restoring the domains held during the height of the Persian empire. As these lands included some of Rome’s eastern provinces, strife between the two powers continued to escalate. Severus Alexander accompanied his troops eastward during their clashes, but to little avail. Early Sassanid successes were equaled by Rome’s later military experience, and an acceptance of the status quo was adopted rather than a definitive answer to the conflict. The emperor returned to Rome in 233, claiming ‘victory,’ though the exploits were little more than hollow.

Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:20:00 ET.

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