Lydia, Gordus-Julia, Pseudo-Autonomous Issue, time Septimius Severus, AE Circa 193-211 AD – RRRR

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Roman Provincial,  Lydia, Gordus-Julia, Pseudo-Autonomous Issue, time Septimius Severus 193-211 AD, AE (bronze, 1.03g, 13.1mm), Circa 193-211 AD
Obv: Head of Herakles right, lion skin knotted around neck
Rev: ΓOΡΔ-HNΩN, Telesphorus standing facing, wearing hooded cloak
Ref: Unpublished; Pecunem Gitbud & Naumann 39, 615 Rarity/Choice: Very Rare, aVF VF (somewhat rough surface otherwise nicely centered on dark green and brown patina)
Note: Lydia, specifically the city of Gordus-Julia, issued a series of pseudo-autonomous coins. This coin  feature the head of Herakles, the legendary hero of Greek mythology, wearing a lion skin knotted around his neck. On the reverse, the inscription ΓOΡΔHNΩN indicates the city of Gordus-Julia. The reverse also depicts Telesphorus, a deity associated with healing, standing facing and wearing a hooded cloak. It reflects the local identity and religious beliefs of Gordus-Julia during the Roman period, blending Greek mythological figures with local deities.

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