EGYPT, Alexandria. Tacitus. AD 275-276. Potin Tetradrachm (20mm, 8.72 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 275/276). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Athena Nikephoros seated left, holding spear; shield at her side; ЄTOVC A (date) to left and right. Köln 3114; Dattari (Savio) 5514; K&G 110.4; Emmett 3970.1 (R3). Dark brown patina with some light verdigris. Good VF. Rare type for Tacitus.
From the Stein A. Evensen Collection.