EGYPT, Alexandria. Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Potin Tetradrachm (19.5mm, 6.11 g, 11h). Dated RY 3 (AD 294/5). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 574.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 500

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Constantius I. As Caesar, AD 293-305. Potin Tetradrachm (19.5mm, 6.11 g, 11h). Dated RY 3 (AD 294/5). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Constantius galloping right, spearing fallen enemy below; L Γ (date) in across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; RPC X Online 76110.3 (this coin); Emmett 4187.3 (R5). Brown patina, light roughness, spots of verdigris, edge roughness, edge chip. VF. Extremely rare, three known to RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Beast Coins, 17 June 2009. Ex Keith Emmett Collection, purchased from 7-Seas (July 1982).


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