EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Paula. Augusta, AD 219-220. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.78 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 of Elagabalus (August-September AD 220). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 563
Lot: 594.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 250

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Paula. Augusta, AD 219-220. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.78 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 of Elagabalus (August-September AD 220). Draped bust right / Nilus seated left on rocks, holding reed and cornucopia; L Δ (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4617; K&G –; RPC VI Online 10113.4 (this coin); Emmett 2981.4 (R5). Dark brown patina, edge split, some silvering. Good VF. Extremely rare, only five known to RPC, including this coin.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Empire Coins Auction 1 (30 May 1984), lot 91; Numismatic Fine Arts VI (27 February 1979), lot 803; Col. James W. Curtis Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:17:40 ET.

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