EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.00 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 239/40). Good VF.

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Lot: 397. Estimated: $ 150

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 13.00 g, 12h). Dated RY 3 (AD 239/40). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front / Athena Nikephorus seated left, holding spear; shield at side of throne; L Γ (date) to left. Köln 2636; Dattari 4711; K&G 72.53; RPC VII.2 3739; Emmett 3398.3. Scratches, flan void, small flan cracks. Good VF. High silver content, rare thus.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 39 (18 September 1996), lot 1082.


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:12:00 ET.

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