EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.50 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). VF.

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Lot: 618. Estimated: $ 100

The Beniak Collection of Alexandrian Coinage, Potin

Sold For $ 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (24mm, 13.50 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Bust of Nilus right, crowned with taenia and lotus buds, drapery on left shoulder, cornucopia on right shoulder; L ϛ (date) across field. Köln 2669; Dattari (Savio) 10256; K&G 72.130; RPC VII.2 3847; Emmett 3418.6 (R5). Brown patina, edge chip. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 1 November 2009.


Closing Date and Time: 5 June 2024 at 13:25:40 ET.

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