EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.30 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221/2). VF.

Electronic Auction 567
Lot: 415.
Closing Date: Jul 31 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 300

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Maesa. Augusta, AD 218-224/5. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 14.30 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221/2). Draped bust right / Eagle with closed wings standing left, head right, wreath in beak; L Є (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 9842; K&G –; RPC VI Online 10164.5&7(this coin); Emmett 3051.5 (R5). Dark brown patina, a couple of minor pits. VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Syracuse Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 361, 14 October 2015), lot 847; CNG inventory 954584, July 2013; Roma 4 (30 September 2012), lot 728.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 12:18:00 ET.

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