EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. AD 247-249. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.03 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Philip I (AD 247/8). VF.

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Lot: 455. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip II. AD 247-249. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.03 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Philip I (AD 247/8). A K M IOY ΦIΛIΠΠOC ЄYB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Homonoia seated left, raising right hand and holding double cornucopia; L Є (date) to left. Köln 2799-800 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 50057 var. (same); K&G 76.47 var. (same); RPC VIII Online 2631; Emmett 3594.5. Brown patina, spots of pitting and corrosion. VF. Very rare obverse legend.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 20 December 1999.


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

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