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LOT 3464

Severus Alexander Potin Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. AD 222-235.

Dated RY 4 (AD 224-225). Α ΚΑΙ ΜΑΡ ΑΥΡ ϹΕΥΗΡ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟϹ ΕΥϹΕΒ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / L Δ (date), Dikaiosyne standing facing, head to left, holding scales and cornucopia. RPC VI, 10270 (temporary); Dattari (Savio) 4292. Near Very Fine.(14.12gr, 23mm, 12h). [No Reserve]

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Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman;
From Den of Antiquity Int Ltd, dealer's ticket included.

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LOT 3464

Severus Alexander Potin Tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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