EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 11.71 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 (AD 241/2). Good VF.

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Lot: 5557. Estimated: $ 200

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 11.71 g, 11h). Dated RY 5 (AD 241/2). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Laureate bust of Zeus right, slight drapery on left shoulder; L Є (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4789 var. (obv. legend and bust type); K&G 72.120 var. (same); RPC VII.2 3820.2 (this coin); Emmett 3432.5 (R4). Grey-brown patina, minor marks, die crack on reverse. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VII (4 May 1989), lot 183.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 13:05:20 ET.

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