EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.60 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 253/254).

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Lot: 277. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Provincial, Potin

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.60 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 253/254). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Tyche reclining left on lectisternium (couch), holding rudder, resting elbow on pile of pillows and propping head on hand; L A (date) above. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 5213; K&G 90.6; Emmett 3743.1 (R5); Kellner p. 130, pl. 14, Abb. 16 (this coin). Toned, a couple of old scratches on Gallienus’ face. Good VF. Extremely rare type for this regnal year. Fully silvered.

Ex A.K. Collection (Triton XXIII, 14 January 2020), lot 835 (part of); purchased privately by A.K from Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1970.


Closing Date and Time: 11 March 2020 at 11:32:00 ET.

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