Æ31 - Valerian and Gallienus ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Α Μ Κ Γ Γ

Issuer Tarsus (Cilicia)
Year 253-268
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 16.17 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#60626
Obverse description Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, right, seen from front
Obverse script
Obverse lettering ΑΥ ΚΑΙ Π ΗΓ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟϹ ϹΕΒ / Π - Π
(Translation: Emperor Caesar Publius Egnatius Gallienus Augustus Father of the Fatherland)
Reverse description Helmeted goddess (Athena?) seated right, on lion holding Nike in left and patera in right behind her
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΤΑΡϹΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩϹ, Α Μ Κ Γ Γ
(Translation: of Tarsus, metropolis, the first, the greatest, the most beautiful, (of) 3 (eparchies), thrice (neocorate))
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (253-268) - -
Numisquare ID 5122654790
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