Cilicia, Tarsos, temp. of Antiochos IV of Syria, AE Circa 175-164 BC, Tyche / Sandan – RR

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Description

Greek, Cilicia, Tarsos, temp. of Antiochos IV of Syria, AE (bronze, 2.9g, 16.6mm), Circa 175-164 BC
Obv:Ā  Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right; monogram to left
Rev: [ANTIOXEĪ©N TĪ©N Ī POĪ£ TĪ©I KVĪ”NĪ©I], Sandan, holding grain ear and labrys, standing right on horned animal; monogram to left and right
Ref: SNG Levante 910-911 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, Good VF
Note: This coin’s imagery reflects the religious and cultural significance of Tarsus in Cilicia. The depiction of Tyche on the obverse emphasizes the city’s reliance on luck and protection, while the representation of Sandan on the reverse highlights the city’s local religious beliefs and its ties to agriculture and fertility.