Cilicia, Anazarbus, Pseudo-autonomous Issue, Hemiassarion,114/5 AD – RR

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Roman Provincial, Cilicia, Anazarbus, Pseudo-autonomous Issue, Hemiassarion (bronze, 3.17g, 17.3mm),114/5 AD
Obv: KAICAP Ī P ANAZAP; veiled and draped bust of Demeter to right, with two grain ears and poppy before
Rev: Š„T Ī“Ī›P (date); Veiled and draped bust of Demeter right, wearing polos and with burning torch before
Ref: RPC III 3375 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, VF
Note: Anazarbus was an ancient city in the region of Cilicia, producing coins that reflected local traditions and the influence of the Roman Empire. The pseudo-autonomous issue indicates that the coin was minted by the city itself rather than directly under the authority of a Roman emperor, often showcasing local deities and symbols. The city of Anazarbus, located in Cilicia, enjoyed a degree of autonomy and cultural expression under the broader umbrella of the Roman Empire. The local coinage often depicted deities and symbols significant to the cityā€™s identity and heritage. During this period, the Roman Empire maintained a stable presence in the region, allowing local traditions to flourish alongside Roman administrative control. The obverse features a veiled and draped bust of Demeter facing right, with two grain ears and a poppy before her. Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, is depicted with symbols representing fertility and harvest.Ā  “KAICAP Ī P ANAZAP” refers to the city of Anazarbus under the nominal authority of the Roman Emperor (Caesar). The reverse shows another veiled and draped bust of Demeter facing right, wearing a polos (a high cylindrical crown) and with a burning torch before her. The torch symbolizes the guiding light and search, associated with the myth of Demeter searching for her daughter Persephone.

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