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

Gordian III, 238-244 AD. AE35 (25.95g, 7 h). Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / Perseus standing right, holding harpa and cultus statue of Apollo Lykeios holding wolves; and fisherman(?) standing left, holding fishing rod (or spear?); basket(?) on ground between them. Fine, green patina, a little rough.

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Filename:	134268.jpg
City/Mint name:	Tarsos
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Keywords:	roman / bronze
References:	SNG Levante 1118 (this coin); SNG France 1647
Valuation:	CNG Elec. Auc. 134 (2/2006), lot 268 ($414)
Photo courtesy of:	Classical Numismatic Group - www.cngcoins.com
Filesize:	39 KiB
Date added:	Jan 06, 2007
Dimensions:	500 x 247 pixels
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