Province Cilicia
City Tarsus 
Region Cilicia
Reign Trajan Decius
Obverse inscription ΑΥ ΚΕ Γ ΜΕϹ ΚΟΥ ΔΕΚΙΟϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΥ ΕΥ ϹΕΒ, 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 fisherman standing right, holding line with fish and basket, facing Perseus standing left, holding Medusa-head, harpa and chlamys

Coin no. 1 of RPC IX, 1351

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1925,1001.48
Reference Tarsus hoard 166
Diameter 34
Weight 24.99
Axis 5
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1925-1001-48 
Find URI https://chre.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/hoard/9361