Cilicia, Anazarbos, Claudius, AE, 41-54 AD – Grain Ears

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Roman Provincial, Cilicia, Anazarbos, Claudius, AE (bronze, 3.86g, 16.1mm), 41-54 AD
Obv: [ĪšĪ›Ī‘Ī„Ī”Ī™ĪŸĻ¹] ĪšĪ‘Ī™Ļ¹Ī‘Ī”; laureate head of Claudius right
Rev: Three bound grain ears
Ref:Ā  SNG Levante 1367; RPC I 4061 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, VG (some peripheral weakness on reverse otherwise expressive portrait)
Note: Claudius was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 41 to 54. He became emperor after the assassination of Caligula, his nephew. Despite initial doubts about his capabilities due to his physical impairments and scholarly nature, Claudius proved to be an effective ruler. His reign was marked by significant administrative reforms, legal improvements, and military conquests, including the notable invasion of Britain. The obverse features a laureate head of Claudius facing right. The laurel wreath on Claudiusā€™ head symbolizes victory and divine favor, common motifs in the representation of Roman emperors to highlight their authority and success. The reverse shows three bound grain ears. This imagery symbolizes agricultural fertility, abundance, and prosperity. It reflects the agricultural wealth of the region and highlights the importance of agriculture to the local economy. Thecoin of Claudius from Anazarbus is significant for its clear depiction of the emperor and the regional agricultural symbol on the reverse. The grain ears on the reverse highlight the region’s agricultural productivity and the prosperity under Roman rule. This coin reflects the integration of local economies into the Roman Empire and the role of provincial coinage in promoting the emperor’s image.

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