EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 13.10 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 222/3). Near VF.

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Lot: 418.
Closing Date: Jul 31 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 (23.5mm, 13.10 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 222/3). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left, head right, wearing lotus wreath and leaning on hippopotamus’ head, holding reed and cornucopia; three genii at his legs, another emerging from cornucopia; L B (date) in exergue. Köln 2411; Dattari (Savio) 4340; K&G 62.31; RPC VI Online 10246; Emmett 3124.2. Brown patina, minor marks. Near VF. Rare reverse type.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Tom Cederlind, 17 August 2011.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 12:19:00 ET.

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