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ID:
157110
[UNVERIFIED]
Type:
Roman Provincial
Region:
MESOPOTAMIA
City:
Edessa
Issuer:
Gordian III
Date Ruled:
AD 239-244
Metal:
Bronze
Denomination:
AE 23
Struck / Cast:
struck
Date Struck:
AD 242-244
Diameter:
23 mm
Weight:
9.49 g
Die Axis:
5 h
Obverse Legend:
AV[TOK K MANT ΓΟΡΔIANOC CEB
Obverse Description:
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian right; seen from behind; star before
Reverse Legend:
[ABΓΑΡΟC] BACIΛΕVC
Reverse Description:
Mantled bust of Abgar right, bearded, wearing Parthian-style tiara with rosette; star behind
Primary Reference:
BMC Mesopotamia 153
Reference2:
SNG Cop 226
Photograph Credit:
Classical Numismatic Group
Source:
http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=63330
Grade:
VF, dark brown patina
Notes:
Exceptionally sharp example.
Created and Managed by Alfredo De La Fe
