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Gordian III, 29 July 238 - 25 February 244 A.D., Hadrianopolis, Thrace
The kithara (cithara) was an ancient stringed musical instrument resembling the lyre. The lyre was a simpler folk-instrument with two strings and tortoise shell body. The kithara had seven strings and a flat back. The kithara is a symbol of Apollo and he is credited with inventing it. Its true origins were likely Asiatic.. The kithara was primarily used by professional musicians, called kitharodes. In modern Greek, the word kithara has come to mean "guitar."RP89874. Bronze AE 26, Jurukova Hadrianopolis 547, Varbanov 3715 (R4), SNG Cop 588, Moushmov 2680, F, nice portrait, glossy dark patina, obverse slightly off center, reverse a little rough, central depressions, Hadrianopolis (Edirne, Turkey) mint, weight 10.328g, maximum diameter 25.9mm, die axis 180o, 29 Jul 238 - 25 Feb 244 A.D.; obverse AYT K M ANT ΓOPΔIANOC AV, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse AΔPIANOΠOΛEIT,ΩN (last two letters in exergue), Apollo seated left, nude to the waist, himation around hips and legs, laurel branch downward in right hand, kithara (lyre) resting on seat behind in left hand; SOLD
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