EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian I. AD 238. Billon Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.51 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). VF.

Triton XXVII
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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian I. AD 238. Billon Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.51 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). A K M AN ΓOPΔIANOC CЄM AΦP ЄYCЄB, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Nike advancing left, holding a wreath with her extended right hand and a palm frond over left shoulder; L A (date) to lower left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4658 = RPC VII.2 3635.12 = Figari & Mosconi 1352 (this coin); K&G 68.8; Emmett 3345.1 (R3). Brown patina with underlying silvering, minor pitting, reverse slightly off center. VF. Rare.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 70 (21 September 2005), lot 617; Giovanni Dattari Collection, no. 4658.


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Triton XXVII – Session Two – Lot 338–647 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 9 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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