RPC VII.2, 3096

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. 2 of RPC VII.2, 3096

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1925,1001.31
Reference Tarsus hoard 110
Diameter 38
Weight 28.11
Axis 6
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1925-1001-31 
Find URI https://chre.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/hoard/9361
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