EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.97 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). VF.

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Lot: 516. Estimated: $ 200

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.97 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, gorgoneion on breastplate, seen from the front / Bust of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram’s horn, crown of solar disc and uraei; L ς (date) across field. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4800; K&G –; RPC VII.2 3838; Emmett 3435.6 (R3). Brown patina. VF. Extremely rare, only two known to RPC.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Holyland Numismatics, 12 January 2009.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 12:51:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.