EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.34 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 238/9). Good VF.

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Closing Date: Jul 3 2024 10:00 ET

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.34 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 238/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Nilus reclining left on hippopotamus, holding cornucopia and reed; L B (date) to left . Köln 2628; Dattari (Savio) 4760 var. (obv. legend); K&G 72.41; RPC VII.2 3727; Emmett 3419.2. Dark brown patina. Good VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Historical Coin Review (Victor England) Vol. XIII, No. 3 (May 1988), no. 86 of the Alexandrian list.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 13:03:20 ET.

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