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. 26 of RPC VII.2, 3060

 

Reference Ziegler 751 = Karbach coll.
Diameter 35
Weight 23.55
Axis 5
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