Mesopotamia, Edessa, Gordian III
60,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE24 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,58 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | BMC 153; SNG Cop 226 |
| Commentary: | wonderful sand patina, good centering, full legends |
Historical Context
City of Edessa was named after the ancient capital of Macedonia.
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