EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.47 g, 11h). Dated RY 2 (AD 244/5). Good VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5561. Estimated: $ 400

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.47 g, 11h). Dated RY 2 (AD 244/5). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, gorgoneion on breastplate, seen from the front / Bust of Hermanubis right, drapery on left shoulder, wearing calathus with tainia and lotus petals; to right, combined winged caduceus and palm frond; L B (date) behind. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4880; K&G 74.24; RPC VIII Online 3052; Emmett 3486.2 (R5. Brown patina. Good VF. Extremely rare, only five recorded in RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 819378 (September 2009) .


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 13:06:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.