EGYPT Potin Tetradrachm 269/270 AD (RY 2) Emperor Claudius II Gothicus. XF (verdigris!)

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Egypt, Emperor Claudius II Gothicus (268-270 AD). Potin Tetradrachm. Alexandria mint.


References: Dattari 5417.
Place: Alexandria, Egypt
Mint Year: 269/270 AD (RY 2)
Denomination: Potin Tetradrachm
Condition: A large verdigris deposit spot in obverse, otherwise XF!
Material: Potin (copper alloy)
Weight: 10.43gm
Diameter: 21mm


Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus to right.
Legend: ΑΥΤ Κ ΚΛΑΥΔΙΟC CΕΒ

Reverse: Eagle with spread wings standing left, head to right and holding wreath in beak. Regnal year at sides.






In numismatics, potin is a base metal alloy used in coins. It is typically a mixture of copper, tin and lead (in varying proportions) and does not typically contain significant precious metals.



Marcus Aurelius Claudius "Gothicus" (10 May 214 – August/September 270), also known as Claudius II, was Roman emperor from 268 to 270. During his reign he fought successfully against the Alemanni and decisively defeated the Goths at the Battle of Naissus. He died after succumbing to a "pestilence", possibly the Plague of Cyprian that had ravaged the provinces of the Empire.

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