EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.46 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 233/4). Near VF.

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Lot: 519. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Severus Alexander. AD 222-235. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.46 g, 12h). Dated RY 13 (AD 233/4). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Trophy; at base to left and right, bound captive; palm to left, LIΓ (date) to right. Köln 2491; Dattari 4404; K&G 62.205; RPC VI Online 10618; Emmett 3138.13. Brown patina, light roughness. Near VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex CNG inventory 819460, September 2008.

After the Persian overthrow of the Parthian dynasty in AD 227, Sassanid territorial aspirations were set upon restoring the domains held during the height of the Persian empire. As these lands included some of Rome’s eastern provinces, strife between the two powers continued to escalate. Severus Alexander accompanied his troops eastward during their clashes, but to little avail. Early Sassanid successes were equaled by Rome’s later military experience, and an acceptance of the status quo was adopted rather than a definitive answer to the conflict. The emperor returned to Rome in 233, claiming ‘victory,’ though the exploits were little more than hollow.

Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:52:40 ET.

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