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Classical Numismatic Group > Mail Bid Sale 84Auction date: 5 May 2010
Lot number: 915

Lot description:


MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ (32mm, 18.55 g, 11h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / Abgar on horseback right. H. Gesche, “Kaiser Gordian mit dem Pfeil in Edessa,” JNG 19 (1969), pl. 3, 4 var. (Abgar with left arm raised); BMC 141 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen -. VF, earthen green patina. Rare.


Estimate: 750 USD