Edessa Æ24 - Gordianus III and Abgar X, 239 – 242
Edessa, Mesopotamia
Information
Country
Edessa
Edessa
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ24 - Gordianus III and Abgar X
Year
239 – 242
Ruler
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus)
(238–244)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.9
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ24 - Gordianus III and Abgar X from Edessa. Issued from 239 to 242. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 8.9 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Gordian III to right, with drapery on left shoulder, star in front. ((Αυτοκράτωρ Καίσαρ Μάρκου Αντώνιος Γορδιανυς Σεβαστός)"Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonios Gordianus, Venerable".)
- Reverse
- Draped bust of Abgar X to right, wearing tiara, star behind. ("King Abgar".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (239-242) | — |
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