Kings of Bithynia, Prusias I Cholos, AE Circa 230-182 BC, Apollo / Kithara

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Kings of Bithynia, Prusias I Cholos, AE (bronze, 3.69g, 18.7mm), Circa 230-182 BC
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo to right
Rev: Ī’Ī‘Ī£Ī™Ī›Ī•Ī©Ī£ Ī Ī”ĪŸĪ„Ī£Ī™ĪŸĪ„; kithara with five strings
Ref:Ā  RG 18; SNG von Aulock 249 Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine (the obverse is off-flan otherwise, nicely struck with green patina)
Note: Bithynia was an ancient kingdom located in the northwest of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), bordered by the Black Sea to the north. Prusias I Cholos, also known as Prusias I, was one of the notable rulers of Bithynia. He was known for his military campaigns and efforts to expand and consolidate his kingdom’s territory. Apollo is often portrayed as a handsome, youthful figure with long hair. He typically wears a laurel wreath, symbolizing his association with victory and achievement. The kithara was closely associated with Apollo, who was often depicted playing it. Its presence on the coin reflects the importance of music and culture in the kingdom of Bithynia. This coin from the reign of Prusias I Cholos in Bithynia provides valuable insights into the kingdom’s cultural and artistic pursuits during the Hellenistic period. It reflects Prusias I’s patronage of the arts and his efforts to foster a vibrant cultural environment in Bithynia. The depiction of Apollo and the kithara on the coin highlights the kingdom’s reverence for music, poetry, and intellectual pursuits under Prusias I’s rule.

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