Bronze Coin of Maximinus Thrax, Tarsus, 235–238. 1944.100.54587

Physical Description

• Axis: 6

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 22.476
  • Diameter (in mm): 35

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 235 - 238
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Maximinus Thrax
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Tarsus
  • Region: Cilicia

• Obverse

  • Legend: ΑΥΤ Κ Γ ΙΟΥ ΟΥΗ ΜΑΞΙΜΕΙΝΟΣ ΣΕ Π Π
  • Type: Maximinus bust r.
  • Portrait: Maximinus Thrax

• Reverse

  • Legend: ΤΑΡΣΟΥ ΤΗΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠ Α Μ Κ Γ Β
  • Type: tetrastyle temple with Tyche std.l. and river god Kydnos below

References

• Reference: RPC VI, 7130 (temporary)

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.54587
• Lot: 1944.100
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Subjects

• Category: Roman--Provincial

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States