Ionia, Smyma, AE Circa 170-145 BC, Posei, Magistrate, Tyche / Fire Altar – RRRR

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Greek, Ionia, Smyma, AE (bronze, 1.64g, 11.2mm), Circa 170-145 BC, Posei, Magistrate
Obv: Turreted head of Tyche right
Rev: Ī£MYĪ” Ī OĪ£EI; three-legged fire altar
Ref: Milne 143; Klein 465 (this coin) Rarity/Choice: Very Rare (magistrate), Good VF (highly attractvie)
Note: Smyrna, an ancient Greek city in Ionia, thrived as a major commercial and cultural hub during the Hellenistic period. Tyche, the goddess of fortune and prosperity, on the obverse, symbolizing Smyrna’s prosperity and divine protection. The reverse depicts a fire altar, a common religious motif in ancient Anatolia, often associated with rituals and sacrifices to the gods. The magistrate’s name, Posei, is also inscribed, indicating his authority in minting the coin. These coins provide valuable insights into Smyrna’s civic life and religious practices during this period.

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