Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 126 | Auction date: 28 May 2024 |
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Lot description: EGYPT, Alexandria. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Potin Tetradrachm (22mm, 12.11 g, 12h). Dated RY 2 (AD 238/9). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Nike driving biga right, holding reins and palm frond; L B (date) above. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) –; K&G –; RPC VII.2 3723.1 (this coin); Emmett 3417.2 (R5). Red-brown patina, some roughness, cleaning marks. Near VF. Extremely rare, presently unique. From the Dr. Thomas E. Beniak Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, 28 April 2001. Ex Bill Kalmbach Collection. Estimate: 500 USD |