Egypt, Alexandria. Quintillus 270. Tetradrachm (Potin, 21.00 mm, 10.71 g). Dated RY 1 = AD 270. A K M A KΛ KYINTIΛΛOC CЄB Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev Imperial eagle walking right, head left, wings closed, holding laurel wreath in beak; L A (date) across field. Geissen 3049. Dattari-Savio 5419. K&G 105.1. Emmett 3907.1 (2). Dark brown patina with flecks of verdigris. Exceptional condition. Extremely Fine. Ex CNG E-Auction 482, 16.12.2020, lot 315: “Quintillus was the younger brother of Claudius II, and had been placed in command by his brother at Aquileia to protect the western borders, while Claudius was in command of the effort against the Goths. In August or September of 270, when news reached Italy and Aquileia of Claudius' death, Quintillus paid a donative to the army, curried the support of the Senate, and was then hailed emperor. His tenure was to be short-lived as the Illyrian troops proclaimed Aurelian, Claudius' successor in the Gothic campaign in the Balkans, as emperor. In either October or November of 270, Quintillus committed suicide, after his own soldiers had abandoned his cause.” Tetradrachm in exceptionally well-preserved condition with a brilliant dark-brown patina and a portrait of excellent workmanship.