EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Potin Tetradrachm (17mm, 6.85 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 288/9). Near VF.

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Lot: 5516. Estimated: $ 150

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Maximianus. First reign, AD 286-305. Potin Tetradrachm (17mm, 6.85 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 288/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Radiate and draped bust of Helios right vis-à-vis draped bust of Serapis, wearing ornate kalathos, left; to right, star, L Δ (date) above. Köln 3304; Dattari (Savio) 5984; K&G 120.38; RPC X Online 76041 (this coin cited); Emmett 4157.4 (R5). Brown patina with red earthen deposits, struck on a small flan. Near VF. Extremely rare, one of three known.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Beast Coins, 17 June 2009. Ex Keith Emmett Collection, purchased from M&R, June 1989.


Closing Date and Time: 22 January 2025 at 12:51:40 ET.



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