Æ23 - Gordian III & Abgar X Edessa

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of Osroene (Greater Armenia)
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight11.17 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#225 , BMC RE#148
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Gordian III to right
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringA/AVTOK K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC CEB
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonios Gordianus, Venerable.)
Reverse descriptionDraped bust of Abgar X to right, wearing tiara.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΒΓΑΡΟC ΒΑCΙΛEΥC
(Translation: King Abgar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID9591704960
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