Phrygia, Laodikeia, AE Circa 133/88-67 BC, Aphrodite / Cornucopia – RR

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Description

Greek,Ā  Phrygia, Laodikeia, AE (bronze, 5.85g, 19mm), Circa 133/88-67 BC
Obv: Diademed and draped bust of Aphrodite or the foundress Laodice right
Rev: Filleted cornucopia to right; filleted kerykeion to left
Ref:Ā  SNG Copenhagen 501-2 var. Rarity/Choice: Scarce (probably unpublished reverse for this issue), aVF (nice dark brown patina)
Note: Phrygia was an ancient region in the western part of Anatolia, in what is now modern-day Turkey. It was known for its rich history, culture, and trade. Laodikeia was one of the prominent cities in Phrygia, named after the wife of Seleucus I Nicator, Laodice. Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire. A cornucopia, also known as the “horn of plenty,” is a symbol of abundance and prosperity, often depicted overflowing with fruits, vegetables, and other goods. A kerykeion, also known as the caduceus, is a staff with two serpents entwined around it, often topped with wings. It was associated with Hermes, the messenger of the gods, and was a symbol of commerce, negotiation, communication, healing and medicine. Coins like these served not only as currency but also as symbols of civic pride and identity, conveying the values and culture of the city to its residents and beyond.