Bronze Coin of Gordian III, Tarsus, 238–244. 1944.100.55043

Physical Description

• Axis: 12

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 9.76
  • Diameter (in mm): 27

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 238 - 244
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Gordian III
  • • Dynasty: Gordian Dynasty
  • State: Roman Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Tarsus
  • Region: Cilicia

• Obverse

  • Legend: ΣΑΒΕΙΝΕΙΑΝ ΤΡΑΝΚΥΙΛΛΕΙΝΑΝ ΣΕΒ
  • Type: Tranquillina bust r.
  • Portrait: Sabinia Tranquillina

• Reverse

  • Legend: ΤΑΡΣΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ Α Μ Κ Γ Β
  • Type: Sandan monument surmounted by eagle, flanked by two people

References

• Reference: RPC VII.2, 3150

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1944.100.55043
• 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