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LOT 3466

Divus Carus Potin Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Died AD 283.

Struck under Carinus, circa AD 283-285. ΘЄധ ΚΑΡധ CЄΒ, laureate head to right / AΦIЄP-ധCIC, lit altar decorated with garland. Köln 3167-68; Dattari (Savio) 5570-71; K&G 113.5; Emmett 3995. Very Fine.(7.67gr, 20mm, 12h). [No Reserve]

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3466

Divus Carus Potin Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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