EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23.mm, 10.14 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 240/1). Near VF.

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Lot: 538.
Closing Date: Oct 23 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Estimate: $ 100

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23.mm, 10.14 g, 12h). Dated RY 4 (AD 240/1). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Asclepius standing facing, head left, sacrificing from a patera over garlanded and lighted altar to left, leaning on serpent-entwined staff to right; L ∆ (date) to upper left. Köln 2642 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 10199; K&G 72.78 var. (obv legend); RPC VII.2 3765; Emmett 3393.4. Brown patina, obverse lamination flaw, flan flaw on edge. Near VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex CNG inventory 817449 (August 2008).


Closing Date and Time: 23 October 2024 at 12:59:00 ET.

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