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
Lot: 616.
Closing Date: Jun 5 2024 10:00 ET

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.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Hermanubis Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 377, 29 June 2016), lot 311.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:25:00 ET.

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