Macedonia, Edessa, Gordian III
Description:
Macedonia, Edessa, Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). ΑΥ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; countermark / EΔE-C-CE-ΩN; Roma seated left on shield, holding Nike, crowned by Edessa standing left behind holding wreath and cornucopiae; countermark.
Diameter:
AE23 mm
Weight:
6,76 g
Grade:
aVF/aVF
Attribution:
Varbanov 3742 (no cm.; ΩN not in exergue)
Commentary:
dark grey patina , well centered, unusual countermark on reverse
History:
Edessa minted its own coins from 27 BC until 249 AD.
Article Number:
007-03-04-41652