EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 10.21 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 241/242).Electronic Auction 474 Roman Provincial, Potin Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22.5mm, 10.21 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 (AD 241/242). Laureate and cuirassed bust right / Nilus reclining left on hippopotamus(?), holding reed and cornucopia; L Є (date) in left field. Köln 2659 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 4764 var. (same); K&G 72.112 var. (same); Emmett 3419.5. Lightly toned, a few light scratches. VF. Fully silvered and rare as such. |