EGYPT, Alexandria. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.45 g, 11h). Dated RY 2 of Philip I (AD 244/5). Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 557.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 500

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Otacilia Severa. Augusta, AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.45 g, 11h). Dated RY 2 of Philip I (AD 244/5). Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Bust of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram’s horn, crown of solar disc and uraei, drapery on left shoulder; L B (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 10437; K&G –; RPC VIII Online 2647 (this coin cited); Emmett 3571.2 (R5). Red-brown patina, minor marks. Near EF. Extremely rare and finest known example.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Künker 89 (8 March 2004), lot 1825.


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