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EGYPT, Alexandria. Carinus. AD 283-285. Potin Tetradrachm (18mm, 7.113 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Carus (AD 284/5). VF.
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Carinus. AD 283-285. Potin Tetradrachm (18mm, 7.113 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 of Carus (AD 284/5). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / ΛЄΓ Β ΤΡΑΙ, eagle standing left, head right, wings gathered, with wreath in beak; L Γ (date) to right. Köln 3183; Dattari (Savio) 5593; K&G 115.16; RPC X Online 75877; Emmett 4004.3. Brown patina. VF.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 37 (20 March 1996), lot 1217.
The Legio II Traiana was the principal military force in Egypt, from its inception under Trajan to the early fifth century. It is interesting to note that this coin type, honoring Legion II Traiana, was only issued by Carus’ sons: Numerian and Carinus. The reason for their issue is uncertain, the legion had been stationed in Egypt for over a century and a half before being recognized on a coin.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:51:00 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 37 (20 March 1996), lot 1217.
The Legio II Traiana was the principal military force in Egypt, from its inception under Trajan to the early fifth century. It is interesting to note that this coin type, honoring Legion II Traiana, was only issued by Carus’ sons: Numerian and Carinus. The reason for their issue is uncertain, the legion had been stationed in Egypt for over a century and a half before being recognized on a coin.
Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:51:00 ET.
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.
