Rare Gordian I Potin Tetradrachm

342, Lot: 475. Estimate $500. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian I. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.64 g, 12h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Athena seated left, holding Nike and spear, shield at side; L A (date) before. Köln 2600 var. (obv. legend); Dattari (Savio) 4656; K&G 68.4; Emmett 3341. VF, dark green and brown patina, some roughness. Rare.

Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VI (1 March 1989), lot 318.