Province Cilicia
City Tarsus 
Region Cilicia
Reign Gordian III
Obverse inscription ΑΥΤ Κ(ΑΙϹ) 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 ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟ(ΛΕ), Α Μ Κ Β Γ
Reverse design Gordian III, laureate, in military dress, riding on galloping horse right, with right hand spearing lion running right, head left

Coin no. 2 of RPC VII.2, 3060

 

Museum British Museum, London (UK)
Inventory no. 1897,0104.398
Reference BMC 285
Diameter 36
Weight 25.56
Axis 6
Note
External URI https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_1897-0104-398