Tarsos (AD 238-244) AE 37 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE37 (29.7 g, 7h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Agonistic urn, inscribed CÐ„VHPÐ„IA and containing two palm fronds, set on table with leonine legs. VF, olive-brown find patina. Commemorating the Severeia Olympia Epineikia Games.

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Filename:	85000610.jpg
City/Mint name:	Tarsos
Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG France 1662 (same obv. die); SNG Levante 1093
Valuation:	CNG Auc. 85 (9/2010), lot 610 ($625 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	201 KiB
Date added:	Sep 18, 2010
Dimensions:	800 x 394 pixels
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