Lydia, Hermocapelia, Pseudo-autonomous, time of Trajan to Hadrian, AE 98-138 AD – RR

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Roman Provincial, Lydia, Hermocapelia, Pseudo-autonomous, time of Trajan to Hadrian, AE (bronze, 3.05g, 16mm), 98-138 AD
Obv:Ā  Ī•Ī”ĪœĪŸĪšĪ‘Ī Ī—-Ī›Ī™Ī¤Ī©Ī; turreted and draped bust of Roma right; monogram in bottom right field
Rev: Ī˜Ī•ĪŸĪ Š”Ī„ĪĪšĪ›Ī—Ī¤ĪŸĪ, Draped bust of the Senate right
Ref: RPC III 1879 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, VF
Note: Nacrasa was an ancient city in the region of Lydia, located in what is now western Turkey. During the Roman period, Lydia was a prosperous region known for its cities, each of which often issued its own coinage to facilitate local transactions and express civic identity. Pseudo-autonomous coins are those minted by a city or province under Roman rule that do not feature the portrait of the reigning emperor but instead depict local deities, personifications, or symbols. These coins were issued with the consent of the Roman authorities and often reflected local pride and identity. During the reigns of Trajan and Hadrian, the Roman Empire experienced significant expansion and consolidation. Both emperors were known for their administrative acumen and efforts to integrate the provinces into the empire. This period was marked by prosperity and relative peace, often referred to as the Pax Romana. The turreted crown worn by Roma symbolizes protection and strength, attributes associated with the city of Rome. The personification of the Senate as a divine entity reflects the respect and reverence held for Roman political institutions by the provincial cities.