Coin; AE; Greek. 28.22 grams, 34.7 mm. Gordian III, 239-244 AD. Tarsus, Turkey. Obverse: [ ] ANT [ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC, bust of Gordian r. radiate; below, shield. Reverse: TAPCOVM, horseman r.; to left, b MK; below, dog.
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: [ ] ANT GORDIANOS and Reverse legend: TARSONM