Æ16 - Commodus and Abgar VIII

Issuer Osroene, Kingdom of
Year 177-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online IV.3#6490, SNG Copenhagen#194, BMC Greek#10
Obverse description Laureate head of Emperor Commodus facing right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ]ΛΙΟC ΚΟΜΟΔΟC CЄ
Reverse description Draped bust of King Abgar VIII facing right, wearing diademed tiara.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ABΓAPOC BACIΛOCVC
(Translation: King Abgar.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (177-192) - -
Numisquare ID 8423105390
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