Æ - Septimius Severus and Abgar VIII Edessa

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IssuerKingdom of Osroene (Greater Armenia)
Year193-211
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionCopper
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBare Head of Septimius Severus facing right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringCEOYH-POC
(Translation: Emperor Severus)
Reverse descriptionBust of Abgar VIII, right, wearing tiara, shoulders draped.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringABΓΑΡΟ B-ACIΛΕIO
(Translation: King Abgar)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (193-211)  - -
Catalog ID2277583250
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