Lot 110: Roman Egypt. Salonina. Augusta, A.D. 254-268. PB tetradrachm. VF, grey patina with sandy highlights. Extremely rare. Ex Mabbott Collection (Hans M. F. Schulman, 6-11 June 1969), 3623. 
AUCTION: ACCG 1st Annual Benefit Auction (Auction 211)
- Sold Winning Bid: $201
- 11 Bid(s)
Roman Egypt. Salonina. Augusta, A.D. 254-268. PB tetradrachm (22 mm, 13.24 g, 12'). Alexandria, year 15 (A.D. 267/8). KOPNELIA CALWEINA CEB, diademed and draped bust right / Alexandria (or Eirene?) standing left, holding sceptre and olive branch; in right field, palm branch; in left field, L IE. Emmett 4287 (this coin). VF, grey patina with sandy highlights. Extremely rare.
Ex Thomas Ollive Mabbott Collection (Hans M. F. Schulman, 6-11 June 1969), 3623.
Perhaps a temple token of some sort, in which case it would appear that bronze was intrinsically too valuable to discard when lead could be substituted. There were three examples in the sale catalogue of the Mabbott Collection, all cast from the same mold.
Donated by: James Theselius, Wisconsin
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 110
- Listing #: 197970
- Closed: Sunday, August 17, 2008 6:49:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $150