EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.63 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 411.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 500

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.63 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Athena Nikephorus seated left, holding spear; shield at side of throne, L A (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari 10190-1; K&G 72.5; RPC VII.2 3685.2 (this coin); Emmett 3381.1 (R4). Brown patina. Good VF. Extremely rare, only four known to RPC, this being the finest illustrated.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 409 (8 November 2017), lot 473; Classical Numismatic Auctions VI (1 March 1989), lot 322; Empire Coins 8 (7 December 1987), lot 678; Duke of Argyll Collection.


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