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Nomos AG > obolos 21Auction date: 2 January 2022
Lot number: 745

Lot description:


MESOPOTAMIA. Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates, 238-244. (Bronze, 24 mm, 9.88 g, 5 h). AYTOK K M ANT ΓOΡΔIANOC CEB Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind; in right field, star. Rev. ABΓAΡOC BACIΛEVC Crowned and draped bust of Abgar to right, wearing decorated diademed tiara; behind, star. BMC 144. SNG Copenhagen 228. Dark green patina with light sandy deposits. Typical porosity, otherwise, very fine.


Starting price: 50 CHF