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Æ24 - Gordian III ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ

Features

Issuer Edessa (Mesopotamia)
Emperor Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 239-242
Composition Bronze
Weight 9.03 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
580446
References RPC Online VII.2# 3420
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear; in front, star

Lettering: ΑΥΤΟΚ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεβαστός

Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus

Reverse

Draped bust of Abgar X, right, wearing tiara; behind, star

Lettering: ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ

Translation: king Abgar

Mint

Edessa, Mesopotamia, modern-day Urfa, Turkey

Comments

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Picture 1 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS), 1944.100.52895
24.1 mm8.76 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, G 716-R
24 mm10.26 g 11h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 240-1961
24 mm9.59 g 5h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 241-1961
25 mm8.59 g 4h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, G 717-R
23 mm8.14 g 12h (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ) Picture 2 of the example of Æ24 - Gordian III (ΑΒΓΑΡΟϹ ΒΑϹΙΛΕΥϹ)
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, 237-1961
24 mm6.97 g 5h (see more)
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