RPC IX, 1382

Province Cilicia
City Tarsus 
Region Cilicia
Reign Trajan Decius
Obverse inscription ΑΥ ΚΕ Γ ΜΕ(Ϲ) ΚΥ ΔΕΚΙ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ, Π Π
Obverse design radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Decius, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Α Μ Κ Γ Β
Reverse design Sandan standing on horned lion(?) enclosed in a pyramidal monument covered by round canopy supported by two figures wearing Phrygian cap; on monument, eagle

Coin no. 1 of RPC IX, 1382

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1899,0402.81
Reference BMC 305
Diameter 26
Weight 8.84
Axis 12
Note ΜƐϹ
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1899-0402-81 
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