Province Cilicia
City Tarsus 
Region Cilicia
Reign Pupienus and Balbinus
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙϹ Μ ΚΛωΔ ΠΟΥΠΙΗΝΟΝ ϹΕΒ, Π Π
Obverse design laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Pupienus, right, seen from rear
Reverse inscription ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ Α Μ Κ Γ Β
Reverse design Perseus standing left, holding Medusa head, harpa and chlamys

Coin no. 1 of RPC VII.2, 2982

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1874,0704.13
Reference BMC 245
Diameter 36
Weight 29.10
Axis 6
Note pierced
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1874-0704-13