RPC V.3, — (unassigned; ID 42728)

 

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Coin type
Volume V.3
Number — (unassigned; ID 42728)
Province Cilicia
Region Cilicia
Subregion Cilicia Pedias
City Tarsus
Reign Uncertain
Issue Late second century or early third century
Obverse inscription
Obverse design turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche, right
Reverse inscription ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕωϹ ΤΑΡϹΕΩΝ
Edition μητροπόλεως Ταρσέων
Translation of the metropolis of the Tarsans
Reverse design monument of Sandas on base, surmounted by eagle
Metal copper-based alloy
Average diameter 17 mm
Average weight 3.02 g
Axis 12
Specimens 2 (2 in the core collections)
Note A similar type was made in the Antonine period (see RPC IV, 9740 temp.), but these coins are significantly lighter and might, therefore, be later.
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Specimens of this coin type

Number Number Museum Bibliography
— —     B: Löbb.
— —     ✸ V: GR 19203