EGYPT, Alexandria. Aurelian, with Vaballathus. AD 270-275. Potin Tetradrachm (18mm, 9.78 g, 12h). Reverse brockage. Dated RY 2 of Aurelian & RY 5 of Vaballathus (AD 271/272).

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Lot: 312. Estimated: $ 300

Roman Provincial, Bronze

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Aurelian, with Vaballathus. AD 270-275. Potin Tetradrachm (18mm, 9.78 g, 12h). Reverse brockage. Dated RY 2 of Aurelian & RY 5 of Vaballathus (AD 271/272). Incuse of reverse / Laureate, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Vaballathus right; L Є (date) across field. Cf. Köln 3063; cf. Dattari (Savio) 5425 corr. (obv. legend); cf. K&G 106.72; cf. Emmett 3914; all for reverse type. Dark brown patina with traces of green. In NGC encapsulation, 4884131-016, graded XF(star). Strike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5, brockage.

Ex Morris (Phil Peck) Collection (Heritage 61151, 26 January 2020), lot 97122.

Any brockage from Alexandria is extremely rare, but a reverse brockage is exceedingly rare.

Closing Date and Time: 26 May 2021 at 11:43:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.