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  [Image]                             Item Sold At Auction #18
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                Web Product ID: 3925
                Estimate: $50.00
                Final Sale Price: $35.20
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                Denomination: 35mm
                Grade: VF black patina
                Reference: SNG Copenhagen 223 var. (Gordian laureate); BMC Arabia,
                etc. pg. 114, 136




  Mesopotamia, Edessa. Gordian III & Abgar X. 238-244 AD. Æ 35mm (15.90 gm). Laureate,
  and draped bust right / Gordian seated on curule chair, holding sceptre, he receives
  Nike from Abgar standing before him. SNG Copenhagen 223 var. (Gordian laureate); BMC
  Arabia, etc. pg. 114, 136. VF, black patina, slightly rough with patches of light
  pitting. Scarce. Estimate $50.



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