EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian II. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 12.96 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 528. Estimated: $ 1 500

Roman Provincial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Potin

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian II. AD 238. Potin Tetradrachm (23.5mm, 12.96 g, 11h). Dated RY 1 (AD 238). A K M AN ΓOPΔIANOC AΦ ЄYCЄ, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Tyche standing facing, head left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder in right hand, cornucopia in left; L A (date) to left. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; RPC VII.2 3648.2 (this coin, illustrated); Emmett 3359.1 (R5). Dark brown surfaces, edge flaw, slight peripheral porosity. VF. Extremely rare, one of two recorded in RPC.

From Dr. R. Craig Kammerer Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 409 (8 November 2017), lot 472; Classical Numismatic Group 79 (17 September 2008), lot 743 (erroneously as Gordian I).


The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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