EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 12.54 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 238/9). VF.

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Lot: 550.
Closing Date: Jul 3 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 (22.5mm, 12.54 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 238/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Athena Nikephorus seated left, holding spear; shield at side of throne, L B (date) to left. Köln 2623 var. (obv. legend); Dattari 4710; K&G 72.22; RPC VII.2 3701; Emmett 3398.2. Fully silvered, porosity, small die flaw on obverse. VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 39 (18 September 1996), lot 1081. R.S. Speck Collection; Kerry K. Wetterstrom Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 13:03:00 ET.

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