EGYPT, Alexandria. Diocletian. AD 284-305. Potin Tetradrachm (19mm, 7.38 g, 11h). Dated RY 3 (AD 286/7). VF.

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Lot: 488. Estimated: $ 200

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Diocletian. AD 284-305. Potin Tetradrachm (19mm, 7.38 g, 11h). Dated RY 3 (AD 286/7). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Serapis standing left, wearing kalathos, raising right hand and holding long scepter; ЄTOVC Γ (date) around. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G 119.29 var. (star in right field); RPC X Online 89015 (this coin); Emmett 4075.3 (R3). Red-brown patina, some porosity. VF. Extremely rare, presently unique.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Beast Coins, 24 April 2009. Ex Keith Emmett Collection; M&R, September 1994.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 12:42:20 ET.

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