Roman Provincial Coins
Gordian III
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT
Gordian III
AE23, 12.15 gms, die axis 12h

Milne 3329, Emmett 3416, Geissen 2646

Obv: A K M AN GOPDIANOC EV CE
Laureate, draped bust right

Rev:  LB, Year 2 = 238-239 AD
Nike sitting left on throne, wreath in right hand, upright palm in left hand appearing over shoulder
Gordian III
Billion 22mm, 12.90 gms, die axis 12h

Emmett 3432

Obv: A K M ANT GOPDIANOC EV
Laureate, draped  and cuirassed bust right

Rev:  L-E, Year 5 = 241 - 242 AD
Bust of Zeus, facing right


Coin is from an un-named famous French collection dispersed by Berk and NFA in the early 90s, with original envelope with collectors notes. The name of the collection involved was not recorded.  Any information would be appreciated in order to re-establish the provenance of this example.
Gordian III
Billion 24mm, 13.44 gms, die axis 12h

Emmett 3403

Obv: A K M ANT GOPDIANOC EV CE
Laureate, draped  and cuirassed bust right

Rev:  L-B, Year 2 = 238-239 AD
Eirene standing left, holding scepter in left hand across body and olive branch in right hand


Coin is from an un-named famous French collection dispersed by Berk and NFA in the early 90s, with original envelope with collectors notes. The name of the collection involved was not recorded.  Any information would be appreciated in order to re-establish the provenance of this example.
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