EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.38 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 256/7). VF.

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The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.38 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 256/7). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Radiate and draped bust right of Helios; L ∆ (date) across field. Köln 2992; Dattari (Savio) 5355 (Saloninus); K&G 92.3; RPC X Online 75348; Emmett 3765.4 (R2). Dark brown patina, minor roughness. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collecion. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 442 (17 April 2019), lot 831; Carlo Fontana Collection (Finarte Casa D’Aste 995, 26 November 1996), lot 1265, purchased from M. Ratto, 1957 (reportedly ex Spina collection).


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:17:40 ET.

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