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Obverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right. Inscription in Greek. Reverse: Horseman (Mên or Mithra) wearing Phrygian cap rides right toward altar. At left, tree. At right, star. Inscriptions in Greek around and in exergue. See media screen for Greek inscriptions.
Provenance
By date unknown: Jonathan H. Kagan Collection (purchased from Dennis Devine); gift of Jonathan H. Kagan to MFA, December 30, 1986
Credit Line
Gift of Jonathan H. Kagan
Roman Provincial, Imperial Period, A.D. 238–239
Mint
Trapezus, Pontus
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 14.50 gm. Die Axis: 6
Accession Number
1986.978
Medium or Technique
Bronze