EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian I. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.97 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). VF.

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Lot: 549. Estimated: $ 500

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian I. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.97 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Zeus seated left, holding patera and long scepter; at feet left, eagle standing left, head right; L A (date) to upper left. Köln 2605 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 10156; K&G 68.17; RPC VII.2 3640; Emmett 3351.1. Dark brown patina. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions II (7 November 1987), lot 259.


Closing Date and Time: 3 July 2024 at 13:02:40 ET.

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