Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 144 | Auction date: 26 July 2006 |
Lot number: 222 | |
Lot description: Roman Provincial MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ 33mm (17.17 g). Struck AD 242-244. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / AVTOK ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC ABΓΑΡOC BACIΛEVC, Abgar, standing left, offering Nike to Gordian, seated right on sella chair placed on raised daïs. BMC Arabia pg. 113, 139; SNG Copenhagen 223. VF, brown patina. From the Garth R. Drewry Collection. Estimate: $100 |