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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 320Auction date: 12 February 2014
Lot number: 327

Lot description:


MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ (34mm, 23.41 g, 11h). Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / 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, black patina with light earthen deposits, minor roughness, a few flaws on bust.



Estimate: 300 USD