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 ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛ, Α Μ Κ Β Γ
Reverse design Gordian III, radiate, in military dress, standing left, holding Nike and spear; at feet, left, seated and bound captive left, head right

Coin no. 1 of RPC VII.2, 3068

 

Reference Chaponniere & Firmenic 13, 22 May 2021, lot 451 = J. Hirsch 13, 15 May 1905, lot 4382 (Rhousopoulos)
Diameter
Weight 25.36
Axis
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