EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.81 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 257/8). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 126
Lot: 563.
Closing Date: May 29 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 500

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Valerian II. Caesar, AD 256-258. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.81 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 of Valerian I and Gallienus (AD 257/8). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Zeus enthroned left, holding patera and long scepter; at feet left, eagle standing left, head right; L Є (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 5372 (Saloninus) = K&G 92.13 = RPC X 76773 (this coin cited); Emmett 3773.5 (R5). Gray patina, some silvering remains. VF. Extremely rare, only two known to RPC including this coin.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Edward J. Waddell, 10 December 2010. Ex Künker 174 (27 September 2010), lot 958; Giovanni Dattari Collection, no. 5372.


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