EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.84 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 241/2). Good VF.Electronic Auction 563 The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin Estimate: $ 150 |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.84 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 241/2). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Asclepius standing left, holding patera and leaning on serpent-entwined staff to right; to left, flaming altar; L Є (date) to left. Köln 2655; Dattari (Savio) 12397; K&G 72.105; RPC VII.2 3791; Emmett 3393.5 (R4). Brown patina, minor flaw on reverse. Good VF. |