MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ (31mm, 17.63 g, 11h).

Keystone Auction 6 – Session Three – The Ken Bressett Collection, Part II – Roman Coinage
Lot: 3023. Estimated: $ 150

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 50. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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MESOPOTAMIA, Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. AD 238-244. Æ (31mm, 17.63 g, 11h). Struck AD 242-244. Radiate bust right, drapery on shoulder / Gordian seated right on raised daïs, holding scepter and receiving Nike from Abgar standing left, wearing Edessan crown. H. Gesche, “Kaiser Gordian mit dem Pfeil in Edessa,” JNG 19 (1969), pl. 3, 1-3. BMC 139; SNG Copenhagen 223. Good Fine, black-brown patina, some pitting, minor roughness. Rare.

From the Ken Bressett Collection. Ex T. O. Mabbott Collection, Schulman 6-11 June 1969, lot 2423.


The final winners of all Keystone 6 lots will be determined at the online sale that will be held on 11 March 2022. Session Three, presenting part 1 of the Ken Bressett Collection, featuring Roman coinage, will be held Friday evening, 11 March 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM ET.

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