Edessa Æ16 - Commodus and Abgar VIII, 179 – 192

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Edessa Edessa
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Æ16 - Commodus and Abgar VIII
Year 179 – 192
Ruler Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177–192)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.5
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

Æ16 - Commodus and Abgar VIII from Edessa. Issued from 179 to 192. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse
Laureate head of Emperor Commodus facing right.
Reverse
Draped bust of King Abgar VIII facing right, wearing diademed tiara.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (179-192)  —

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