EGYPT, Alexandria. Zenobia. Usurper, AD 268-272. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 7.20 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Vabalathus (AD 272).Electronic Auction 492 Roman Provincial, Potin Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Zenobia. Usurper, AD 268-272. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 7.20 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Vabalathus (AD 272). Draped bust of Zenobia right, wearing stephane / Draped bust of Selene right, her hair tied in a knot at the top of her head; crescent moon to right; L Є (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 5513 var. (obv. legend); K&G 108.4; BMC 2398; Emmett 3913.5 (R3 = BMC 2398). Dark brown patina with traces of red, roughness. Near VF. Very rare. |