EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 11.93 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 257/8). VF.

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Lot: 529. Estimated: $ 200

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 11.93 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 257/8). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Draped bust of Serapis left, wearing ornate calathus, scepter behind; L Є (date) across upper field. Köln 2999; Dattari (Savio) 5365 (Saloninus); K&G 92.11; RPC X 75376; Emmett 3769.5 (R3). Brown patina, slight roughness. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Holyland Coins, 24 March 2008.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 12:56:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.