CILICIA. Tarsus. Gordian III, 238-244. 4 Assaria (Bronze, 36.5 mm, 23.93 g, 5 h). ΑΥΤ Κ Μ ΑΝΤ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC CΕΒ / Π - Π Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, holding spear and with shield decorated with aegis over his left shoulder. Rev. ΤΑΡCΟΥ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛEOC A / ΑΚM / ΓB Turreted and draped bust of Tyche of Tarsos to right. SNG France 1706 (same dies). SNG Levante 1145 (same dies). An impressive large coin attractively patinated. Very fine.