EGYPT, Alexandria. Pupienus. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 11.99 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 552.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 750

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Pupienus. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 11.99 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). A K M KΛω ΠOVΠIHNOC ЄVC, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nilus reclining left, holding cornucopia and reed; L A (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4674 var. (obv. legend); K&G –; RPC VII.2 3662.6 (this coin); Emmett 3367.1 corr. (reclining on hippopotamus - R5). Red-brown patina, light earthen deposits. VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex CNG inventory 936428 (November 2012); Roma IV (30 September 2012), lot 746.


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