Province Cilicia
City Tarsus 
Region Cilicia
Reign Gordian III
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ΕΒ (sic), Π Π
Obverse design radiate and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from front, with gorgoneion
Reverse inscription ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωϹ, Α Μ Κ Γ Β
Reverse design double crown of the Cilicarch, decorated with eight imperial busts in the outer side, and seven imperial busts in the inner side, on table with three straight legs

Coin no. 4 of RPC VII.2, 3042

 

Reference C. Rhodes coll.
Diameter 38.35
Weight 32.81
Axis 7
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