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Æ31 - Trebonianus Gallus ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Α Μ Κ Γ Β

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Issuer Tarsus (Cilicia)
Emperor Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 251-253
Composition Bronze
Weight 15.96 g
Diameter 31 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
509272
References RPC Online IX# 1406
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallus, right, seen from rear

Lettering: ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Γ ΟΥΙΒΙΟΝ ΤΡΙΒΩ ΓΑΛΛΟΝ ϹΕ, Π Π

Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτορα Καίσαρα Γάϊον Οὐἡβίον Τριβωνιανὸν Γάλλον Σεβαστὸν Πατέρα Πατρίδος

Translation: for Emperor Caesar Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus Augustus Father of the Fatherland

Reverse

Perseus standing left, holding statue of Apollo Lykeios (holding wolves), Medusa-head, harpa and chlamys

Lettering: ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Α Μ Κ Γ Β

Unabridged legend: Ταρσοῦ Μητροπόλεως αʹ μεγίστης καλλίστης γʹ βʹ

Translation: of Tarsus, metropolis, the first, the greatest, the most beautiful, (of the) three (eparchies), twice (neocorate)

Mint

Tarsus, Cilicia Pedias, modern-day Tarsus, Turkey

Comments

Levante 1177

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (251-253) 

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