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| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 224 | Auction date: 16 December 2009 |
| Lot number: 485 | |
| Lot description: Roman Provincial MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ 32mm (22.43 g, 5h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Abgar X standing left, placing hand on sword hilt and presenting Nike to Gordian III seated right atop daïs, holding scepter. H. Gesche, “Kaiser Gordian mit dem Pfeil in Edessa,” JNG 19, pl. 3, 1-3; BMC 136-7; SNG Copenhagen 223-4 var. (radiate); SNG Hunterian 2572-3. Near VF, dark brown patina, some roughness. From the J.S. Wagner Collection. Estimate: $100 |  |
