Tarsos (AD 238-244) AE 35 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE35 (24.38g, 12h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield decorated with aegis / Sandan standing on horned animal right, bow and quiver over shoulder, holding flower and wreath; all within arched distyle temple; A M/K and B/ G in fields. VF, olive patina with dusty blue-green overtones, small areas of encrustation.

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Filename:	700583.jpg
City/Mint name:	Tarsos
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG Levante 1140 (this coin); SNG France 1708 (same dies)
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 70 (9/2005), lot 583 ($275 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	94 KiB
Date added:	Sep 24, 2005
Dimensions:	500 x 237 pixels
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