EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 13.17 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). VF.

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Lot: 431. Estimated: $ 150

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 13.17 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Athena Nikephoros seated left, holding Nike and spear; shield at side of throne, L ς (date) to left. Köln 2665; Dattari 4715; K&G 72.126; RPC VII.2 3840; Emmett 3398.6. Lightly toned, light porosity, obverse die flaw. VF. High silver content.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions XIV (20 March 1991), lot 508.


Closing Date and Time: 20 November 2024 at 12:23:20 ET.

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