EGYPT, Alexandria. Pupienus. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 11.07 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). Near VF.

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Lot: 435. Estimated: $ 500

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Pupienus. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 11.07 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Athena seated left, holding Nike and spear; shield leaning against throne; L A (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 71.3; RPC VII.2. 3651; Emmett 3362.1 (R3). Brown patina, some roughness. Near VF. Extremely rare, only one in RPC, one more in CoinArchives.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 4 April 1997.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 12:24:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.