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 ΜΗΤΡΟ(Π)(ΟΛΕ), Α Μ Κ Β Γ
Reverse design Gordian III, radiate, in military dress, riding on galloping horse right, with right hand spearing lion running right, head left

Coin no. 1 of RPC VII.2, 3062

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1961,0301.449
Reference
Diameter 37
Weight 23.33
Axis 7
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1961-0301-449