Province Syria Palaestina
City Raphia 
Region Judaea
Reign Gordian III
Obverse inscription ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟΥ
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front
Reverse inscription ΡΑΦΙΑ Τ
Reverse design tripod entwinded by serpent on which stands a bird (raven of Apollo or falcon of Horus?)

Coin no. 1 of RPC VII.2, 3622

 

Museum Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Inventory no. 2916 (ex Rosenberger)
Reference
Diameter 19
Weight 5.55
Axis 12
Note