EGYPT, Alexandria. Balbinus. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (21.5mm, 12.35 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238).

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Roman Provincial, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Balbinus. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (21.5mm, 12.35 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Nilus reclining left on hippopotamus(?), holding reed and cornucopia; L A (date) to left. Köln 2612 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 4686; K&G 70.13; Emmett 3377.1 (R2). Dark brown patina with traces of green, light roughness. VF. Rare.

From the Judy Day Frink Collection, purchased from Victor England.


Closing Date and Time: 2 December 2020 at 11:30:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.