Edessa Unit - Septimius Severus and Abgar VIII, 193 – 211
Edessa
Information
Country
Edessa
Edessa
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Unit - Septimius Severus and Abgar VIII
Year
193 – 211
Ruler
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)
(193–211)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Unit - Septimius Severus and Abgar VIII from Edessa. Issued from 193 to 211. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Septimius Severus, right, laureate. (Emperor Severus)
- Reverse
- Bust of Abgar VIII, right, wearing tiara, shoulders draped, holding a sceptre before him. (King Abgar)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (193-211) | — | Edessa |
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