MESOPOTAMIA. Edessa. Gordian III, with Abgar X Phraates. A.D. 238-244. Æ diassarion. 8.88 gm. 23 mm. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III right; star to right; AΥTOK K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC CEB / Crowned and draped bust of Abgar X right; star to left; ABΓAPOC BACIΛEΥC. BMC 144. SNG Copenhagen 228. Very Fine; black patina with red-earthen highlights; nicer in hand than in photo. Fine eastern style.

Ex Münzen & Medaillen Basel (prior to 1975).