Edessa in Mesopotamia, 242-244 AD., Gordian III, Æ 24, BMC 149 ff. var.
Edessa in Mesopotamia, Gordian III with Abgar X Phraates (242-244), 242-244 AD.,
Æ 24 (ø 22-24 mm / 7,96 g), bronze, axes irregular alignment ↑↖ (ca. 320°),
Obv.: [AYTOK K M] ANT ΓΟΡΔIA[NOC CЄB?] , radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gordian right, seen from behind; before, star.
Rev.: [ABΓAPOC - B]ACIΛЄVC , draped bust of Abgar right wearing tiara, decorated with rosette of pellets; star behind.
cf. BMC Mesopotamia p. 115, 149 ff. var. ; cf. SNG Cop. 226-7 .