Description: Mesopotamia, Edessa, Gordian III (238 - 244 AD) with Abgar X Phrahates. ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right seen from behind, star before / ΑΒΓΑΡΟC ΒΑΣΙΛΕVC; mantled bust of Abgar right, wearing Parthian-style tiara with rosette, star behind.

Diameter: AE24 mm

Weight: 7,58 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: BMC 153; SNG Cop 226

Commentary: wonderful sand patina, good centering

History: City of Edessa was named after the ancient capital of Macedonia.

Article Number: 002-04-03-41652