EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.02 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 232/3). Near VF.

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Lot: 423.
Closing Date: Jul 31 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.02 g, 12h). Dated RY 12 (AD 232/3). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Asclepius standing facing, head left, sacrificing from a patera over lighted altar to left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff to right; to right, palm frond; L IB (date) to upper left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4270; K&G 62.175; RPC VI Online 10557; Emmett 3092.12 (R4). Dark brown patina. Near VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 2 December 2004.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 12:20:40 ET.

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