EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitius Domitianus. Usurper, AD 297-298. Potin Octadrachm (23mm, 12.15 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 297/8). VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 716. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Provincial, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Domitius Domitianus. Usurper, AD 297-298. Potin Octadrachm (23mm, 12.15 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 297/8). Radiate head right / Sarapis standing right, wearing kalathos, raising his right arm in salute, holding transverse scepter with his left hand and arm; palm frond to right, L B (date) to left. Köln 3367 var. (date arrangement); Dattari (Savio) 10830; K&G 126.1; Emmett 4241.2. Earthen green patina, some scratches on obverse. VF. Rare.

From the Conti Collection. Ex Garth R. Drewry Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 67, 22 September 2004), lot 1184; Classical Numismatic Auctions II (7 November 1987), lot 264.

The revolt of Domitius Domitianus in Egypt destabilized a vitally strategic region by interrupting the grain supply to Rome and opening the possibility of a Persian (Sasanian) invasion. For almost a year, Domitius Domitianus controlled Alexandria and its mint, striking aurei and folles, as well as a series of pre-reform provincial denominations.

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