Edessa in Mesopotamia, 242-244 AD., Gordian III, Æ 33, BMC 136-7.
Edessa in Mesopotamia, Gordian III with Abgar X Phraates (242-244), 242-244 AD.,
Æ 33 (31-33 mm / 22,57 g),
Obv.: [AYTOK] K M A[NT ΓΟΡΔIA]NOC CЄB , laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, seen from behind.
Rev.: AYTOK ΓΟΡΔIANOC ABΓA[POC BACIΛЄYC] , Gordian receiving Abgar; on l. Gordian, laureate, seated right on sella chair placed on raised daïs, receiving Nike from Abgar standing left.
BMC Mesopotamia p. 113, 136-7 ; SNG Cop. 223 var. (radiate bust) .