EGYPT, Alexandria. Pupienus. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 12.24 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238).Electronic Auction 496 Roman Provincial, Potin Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Pupienus. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 12.24 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). A K M KΛω ΠOVΠ MAXIMOC CЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Eagle standing left, head right, wreath in beak; L A (date) across field. Köln 2606 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 4679 var. (same); K&G 71.1-2 var. (same); Emmett 3363.1. Dark brown surfaces. Good VF. An interesting variant for the obverse legend, where MAΞIMOC (Maximus) is included as part of Pupienus’ name and titles. |