EGYPT, Alexandria, Gordian III, (A.D. 238-244), billon tetradrachm, year 2 = A.D. 238-239, (13.93 g), obv. laureate draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, around A K M AN **GORDIAN* OC EV C, rev. L B across, eagle standing left with wreath in beak, (S.-, Milne 3336) (illustrated); Diocletian, (284-305 A.D.), Year 12, rev. Elpis standing left holding flower and lifting skirt, year marks L-IB across field, (cf.Milne 5204); Maximianus, (286-305 A.D.), year 3, (287-288), (8.13 g), rev. eagle with wreath in beak, (Milne 4824). Very fine. (3)
Ex M.J.Syddell Collection.