EGYPT, Alexandria. Tranquillina. Augusta, AD 241-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.18 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 of Gordian III (AD 242/3). VF.

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Lot: 399. Estimated: $ 300

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Tranquillina. Augusta, AD 241-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 13.18 g, 11h). Dated RY 6 of Gordian III (AD 242/3). Draped bust right, wearing stephane / Bust of Nilus left, crowned with taenia and lotus buds, drapery on right shoulder; behind, cornucopia; L Ϛ (date) in left field. Köln –; Dattari –; K&G 73.25 var. (Nilus right); RPC VII.2 3864.2 (this coin); Emmett 3454.6 (R5). Green and brown patina, light porosity, a few cleaning marks. VF. Extremely rare, only two known to RPC including this coin.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 19 May 2006. Ex Numismatic Fine Arts XXXI (18 March 1993), lot 1105.


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 12:12:40 ET.

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