Æ36 - Gordian III ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛ, Α Μ Κ Β Γ
Features
| Issuer |
Tarsus
(Cilicia)  |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Gordian III (Marcus Antonius Gordianus) (238-244)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 238-244 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.11 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 574997 |
| References | RPC Online VII.2# 3109 Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/) |
Obverse
Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III, right, seen from rear, holding shield (decorated with gorgoneion) and spear pointing forward
Lettering: ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ, Π Π
Unabridged legend: Αὐτοκράτωρ Καῖσαρ Μᾶρκος Ἀντώνιος Γορδιανὸς Σεβαστὸς πατὴρ πατρίδος
Translation: Emperor Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Augustus, father of the fatherland
Reverse
Temple with four columns and double pediment enclosing Tyche seated left, on rock, holding two ears of corn, resting foot on swimming river god
Lettering: ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛ, Α Μ Κ Β Γ
Unabridged legend: Ταρσοῦ Μητροπόλεως α μεγίστης καλλίστης β γ
Translation: of Tarsus, metropolis, the first, the greatest, the most beautiful, twice (neocorate), (of the) three (eparchies)
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (238-244) | |||||||||||||||
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