EGYPT, Alexandria. Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 8.00 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 (AD 272). Near VF.

Electronic Auction 587
Lot: 563. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Provincial, Potin

Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Go to Live

EGYPT, Alexandria. Vabalathus. Usurper, AD 268-272. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 8.00 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 (AD 272). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Radiate and draped bust of Helios right; L Є (date) across field. Bland, Coinage 51 = RPC X Online 75755 (this coin cited); Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 10609 (this coin); K&G 109.1; Emmett 3909.5 (R4). Rough red-brown surfaces, some pitting. Near VF.

Ex Giovanni Dattari Collection (Naville Numismatics 45, 9 December 2018), lot 348.


Closing Date and Time: 21 May 2025 at 13:07:20 ET.

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