EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 244/5). VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 621.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 200

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.73 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 244/5). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Bust of Hermanubis right, wearing calathus with taenia and lotus petals, drapery on left shoulder; to right, winged caduceus with palm frond; L B (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4880; K&G 74.24; RPC VIII Online 3052; Emmett 3486.2 (R5. Brown patina, light porosity, minor surface flaws. VF. Extremely rare, only five recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:26:40 ET.

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