© Tanner Scott
© Tanner Scott
Æ19 - Gordian III and Abgar X Edessa
| Bronze | 4.55 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Osroene (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Abgar X (Aelius Septimius Abgarus) (239-242) |
| Emperor | Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 239-242 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.55 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Draped bust of Abgar Xto right, wearing tiara.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ABΓAΡOC BACIΛEYC
Translation: King Abgar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two rulers, Gordian III and Abgar X, on the same coin. This suggests that the two rulers may have had a close relationship or alliance, and it is a unique example of co-rule in ancient numismatics.
