Tarsos (AD 238-244) AE 36 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE36 (23.09g, 6h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Two Ciliarch crowns, the outer decorated with nine busts, the inner with six. Near EF, dark green patina, a few minor cleaning marks. From Group CEM.

The Ciliarch or Cilicarch was the name for the High Priest of Cilicia who presided over provincial temples dedicated to certain emperors. The different busts which decorate the crown represent the various emperors who were honored at each respective temple.

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Filename:	88001010.jpg
City/Mint name:	Tarsos
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG France 1677 (same dies); cf. SNG Levante 1135
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 88 (9/2011), lot 1010 ($950 + comm)
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Filesize:	101 KiB
Date added:	Oct 29, 2011
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