Lot 4641
Sale 121 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Zenobia, Usurper, (A.D. 268-272), AE potin tetradrachm, (8.94 g), Alexandria Mint, dated RY 5 of Vabalathus, A.D. 272, obv. draped bust of Zenobia to right, wearing stephane, around **CEPTIMIA ZHNOBIA CEB*, rev. draped bust of Selene right, her hair tied in a knot at the top of her head, crescent moon before, LE to left, (cf.S.4761, Dattari 5513, Emmett 3913, BMC 2398). Glossy brown patina, surface pitting, fine and very rare.
Ex CNG Auction 258, lot 279 (USD $2750).
- Estimate
- $1,000
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $1,200