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Coin ID #5032

Tarsos (AD 238-244) AE 38 - Gordian III

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE38 - Medallion (20.64g, 7h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Double Ciliarch crowns set on prize table: the inner crown consisting of a diadem decorated with seven imperial busts right and joined to the outer crown by columns; the outer crown also consisting of a diadem decorated with seven imperial busts right; letters A M K between and two Nikai flanking uppermost bust. Good VF, dark green patina, minor pits.

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.

File information
Filename:image01383.jpg
City/Mint name:Tarsos
Rating (1 votes):44444
Keywords:roman / bronze
References:SNG France 1651 (same dies); SNG Levante 1135 (same obv. die)
Valuation:CNG Auc. 78 (5/2008), lot 1383 ($1,200 + comm)
Photo courtesy of:Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:81 KiB
Date added:Jul 06, 2008
Dimensions:700 x 314 pixels
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