EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.52 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 of Pupienus and Balbinus (AD 238). VF.Electronic Auction 571 – Session 1 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. As Caesar, AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.52 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 of Pupienus and Balbinus (AD 238). Bareheaded, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Tyche standing facing, head left, wearing calathus, holding rudder and cornucopia; L A (date) to left. Köln 2619 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 10186 = RPC VII.2 3698.4 (this coin); K&G 72.14; Emmett 3429 (R5d). Dark brown patina, small die flaw on obverse. VF. Very rare. |