© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Unit - Septimius Severus and Abgar VIII Edessa
| Bronze | 5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Osroene (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| King | Abgar VIII (Lucius Aelius Septimius Abgarus) (177-212) |
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#166913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Bust of Abgar VIII, right, wearing tiara, shoulders draped, holding a sceptre before him.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BACIΛEΩC ABΓAΡOC
Translation: King Abgar.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of Roman and Armenian elements. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Septimius Severus, a Roman emperor, while the reverse side features Abgar VIII, the king of Osroene, a kingdom in Greater Armenia. This blending of cultures and leaders reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the region during that time period.
