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 Β Γ
Reverse design Perseus standing left, holding Medusa head, harpa and chlamys

Coin no. 1 of RPC VII.2, 3096

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no.
Reference BMC 264
Diameter 37
Weight 22.32
Axis 5
Note