Lot 489
EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.65 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). VF.
20h 51m 15s
Minimum Bid:
$60
Est.
$100
Bids: 0
Timed Auction
Electronic Auction 585
Description
EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.65 g, 12h). Dated RY 6 (AD 242/3). Laureate and cuirassed bust right, seen from the front, gorgoneion on breastplate / Eagle standing left, head right, with wreath in its beak, wings gathered; L Ϛ (date) across field. Köln 2664; Dattari (Savio) 4810; K&G 72.122; RPC VII.2 3842; Emmett 3401.6. Brown patina, light porosity, deposits, edge splits. VF.

From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions VIII (27 September 1989), lot 279.


Closing Date and Time: 16 April 2025 at 12:42:40 ET.

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