EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 14.07 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 245/6). Good VF.

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Lot: 400. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Philip I. AD 244-249. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 14.07 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 245/6). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, gorgoneion on breastplate, seen from the front / Bust of Hermanubis right, drapery on left shoulder, wearing calathus with tainia and lotus petals; to right, combined winged caduceus and palm frond; L Γ (date) to left. Köln 2718; Dattari (Savio) 4881-2; K&G 74.41; RPC VIII Online 2985; Emmett 3486.3 (R3). Dark brown patina, small edge split. Good VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VII (4 May 1989), lot 185.


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:13:00 ET.

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