EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.19 g, 1h). Dated RY 15 (267/8). Good VF.

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Lot: 535. Estimated: $ 200

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gallienus. AD 253-268. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 10.19 g, 1h). Dated RY 15 (267/8). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Harpocrates (or Horus) standing facing, head right, holding olive branch and pomegranate, chlamys draped over left arm; at feet left, small figure (Gallienus?) standing with right hand raised; to right, palm frond; L I Є (date) across field. Köln 2948; Dattari (Savio) 5237; K&G 90.101; RPC X Online 75561 (this coin cited); Emmett 3818.15. Brown patina. Good VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Beast Coins, 24 April 2009. Ex Keith Emmett Collection, no. 217.


Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:58:00 ET.

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