Province Cilicia
City Tarsus 
Region Cilicia
Reign Gordian III
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ Κ 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 ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Α Μ Κ Γ Β
Reverse design Perseus standing left, head right, holding Medusa head, harpa and chlamys

Coin no. 1 of RPC VII.2, 3095

 

Museum Historisches Museum, Bern (Switzerland)
Inventory no.
Reference SNG Righetti 1680 = Kricheldorf 30, 5 Apr. 1976, lot 1034
Diameter 37
Weight 29.42
Axis 11
Note