Æ16 - Commodus and Abgar VIII

€363,402.00
IssuerOsroene, Kingdom of
Year177-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IV.3#6490, SNG Copenhagen#194, BMC Greek#10
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Emperor Commodus facing right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse lettering]ΛΙΟC ΚΟΜΟΔΟC CЄ
Reverse descriptionDraped bust of King Abgar VIII facing right, wearing diademed tiara.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringABΓAPOC BACIΛOCVC
(Translation: King Abgar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (177-192)  - -
Catalog ID8423105390
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