Coin; AE; Greek. 27.84 grams, 36.0 mm. Gordian III, 239-244 AD. Tarsus, Turkey. Obverse: bust of Gordian III r. wearing paludamentum and cuirass. Reverse: ΤΑΡCΟVΜΗΤ ΡΟΠΩΛΕΩC, Female figure in chiton looking r.; to left, Γ; to right, [A over M over K over B]. Remarks: "inscription illegible
Donor:
Alfred Emerson
Collection place:
Tarsus, Mediterranean region, Turkey
Culture or time period:
Gordian Dynasty (238–244 AD)
Collector:
Alfred Emerson
Collection date:
unknown
Materials:
Bronze (metal)
Person depicted:
Gordian III (Emperor of Rome)
Inscription:
Obverse legend: illegible and Reverse legend: TARSONMHT ROPOLEOS