Province Cilicia
City Tarsus 
Region Cilicia
Reign Gordian III
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ Κ(ΑΙϹ) Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ, Π Π
Obverse design radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear, holding shield (decorated with gorgoneion) and spear pointing forward
Reverse inscription ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ(ΛΕ), Α Μ Κ Β Γ
Reverse design Gordian III, laureate, in military dress, riding on galloping horse right, with right hand spearing lion running right, head left

Coin no. 1 of RPC VII.2, 3060

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1847,1101.259
Reference BMC 284
Diameter 35
Weight 19.88
Axis 7
Note pierced
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1847-1101-259