Mesopotamia, Edessa, Gordian III
Description:
Mesopotamia, Edessa, Gordian III (238 - 244 AD). AVTOK K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC CEB; radiate and draped bust right / MHTP KOΛ EΔECCHNΩN; veiled and turreted bust of Tyche left, before, small altar and Aquarius standing right on pedestal.
Diameter:
AE30 mm
Weight:
14,54 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
SNG Cop 221
Commentary:
olive patina, great portraits, some flatness to legends, obverse slightly off-center
History:
Gordian III revived the Osroene Kingdom for short period of two years (242-244 AD), but this came to an end after his defeat by Persians.
Article Number:
018-01-04-41652