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Gordian III Æ35 of Tarsus, Cilicia. AD 238-244. 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 G B below. SNG Levante 1135; SNG BnF 1650; SNG von Aulock 6045. 26.59g, 35mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 212(5 March 2013), lot 2502.
The Ciliarch was the High Priest of Cilicia who presided over provincial temples dedicated to certain emperors. The different busts which decorates the crowns represents various emperors who were worshipped and honoured at the temples.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
Ex Gorny & Mosch, Auction 212(5 March 2013), lot 2502.
The Ciliarch was the High Priest of Cilicia who presided over provincial temples dedicated to certain emperors. The different busts which decorates the crowns represents various emperors who were worshipped and honoured at the temples.