EGYPT, Alexandria. Aurelian. AD 270-275. Potin Tetradrachm (21mm, 8.01 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 (AD 274/5). VF.

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Lot: 540. Estimated: $ 150

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Aurelian. AD 270-275. Potin Tetradrachm (21mm, 8.01 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 (AD 274/5). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Roma (or Ares) standing left, raising right hand, holding transverse spear in left; ЄTOYC ϛ (date) around. Köln 3097; Dattari 5463; K&G 106.57; RPC X Online 75748; Emmett 3953.6 (R3). Dark brown patina. VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, 27 March 1995.

The reverse has been described as both Roma (Dattari, Curtis, Milne, and Emmett) and Ares (BMC, Köln, and K&G).

Closing Date and Time: 17 April 2024 at 12:59:40 ET.

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