CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (37mm, 23.30 g, 7h). Near VF.

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Lot: 334. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Provincial, Bronze

Sold For $ 80. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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CILICIA, Tarsus. Gordian III. AD 238-244. Æ (37mm, 23.30 g, 7h). Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind / 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; two Nikai flanking uppermost bust. RPC VII.2 Online 3044; SNG BN 1651 (same dies); SNG Levante 1135 (same obv. die). Earthen green-brown patina, pitting, scrape on reverse. Near VF.

From the Aleph Collection. Ex J. P. Righetti Collection.

The Ciliarch or Cilicarch was the name for the High Priest of Cilicia who presided over provincial temples dedicated to certain emperors. The different busts which decorate the crown represent the various emperors who were honored at each respective temple.

Closing Date and Time: 2 August 2023 at 11:51:00 ET.

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