EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.98 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). VF.

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Lot: 440.
Closing Date: Jul 31 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 (22mm, 12.98 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Athena Nikephorus standing left, hand set on grounded shield; L ς (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4707; K&G 72.125; RPC VII.2 3841; Emmett 3397.6 (R4). Red-brown patina, small edge splits. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Barry P. Murphy, 1 May 2008.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 12:26:20 ET.

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