EGYPT, Alexandria. Volusian. AD 251-253. Potin Tetradrachm (25mm, 10.45 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Trebonianus Gallus (AD 252/3). VF.

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Lot: 454.
Closing Date: Jul 31 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 150

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Volusian. AD 251-253. Potin Tetradrachm (25mm, 10.45 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Trebonianus Gallus (AD 252/3). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Alexandria standing left, wearing elephant’s skin headdress, raising right hand and holding scepter. Köln -; Dattari (Savio) 5123; K&G 84.2; RPC IX 2313.5 (this coin); Emmett 3679.3 (R4). Brown patina, porosity, edge split. VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 49 (17 March 1999), lot 1193.


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

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