EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.63 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 256/7). Good 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 (23mm, 11.63 g, 11h). Dated RY 4 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 256/7). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Homonoia standing left, raising hand and holding double cornucopia; L Δ (date) across field. Köln 2993; Dattari (Savio) 5358 (Saloninus); K&G 92.4; RPC X Online 75340; Emmett 3766.4. Light porosity, high silver content. Good VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Numismatic Fine Arts Fall MBS (18 October 1990), lot 2508.


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:18:00 ET.

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