Pamphylia, Side, Trajan, AE, 98-117 AD – Athena Crowning Trophy – RRRRR

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Roman Provincial,Ā  Pamphylia, Side, Trajan, AE (bronze, 9.87g, 24.5mm), 98-117 AD
Obv: Laureate and draped bust of Trajan right
Rev: CIĪ”H[Tā²°N]; Athena standing left, wearing crested helmet and long chiton, crowning with her right a trophy erected on tree-trunk, holding thunderbolt in left
Ref: Unpublished by SNG and RPC, BMC 77 (Volume: III ā„–: 2721) (var.); Only one similar specimen found on ACS and Coinarchieves, cf. Bucephalus Numismatic, Black Auction 20 (25.05.2023) Lot 850 Rarity/Choice: Highest Rarity, VF (minor hairline flan cracks, nice original find green patina, beautifully struck on broad flan unlike the specimen sold by Bucephalus Numismatic)
Note: Trajan ruled as Roman Emperor from AD 98 to 117, renowned for his military conquests and expansion of the empire to its greatest territorial extent. His reign is also noted for significant public works, social welfare programs, and the Trajan’s Column, which commemorates his victory in the Dacian Wars. This coin from Side in Pamphylia reflects the local city’s reverence and acknowledgment of the emperor’s authority and accomplishments. This coin from Pamphylia, minted during the reign of Trajan, serves as a vivid representation of the emperor’s esteemed status and the local cultural heritage. The combination of Trajan’s portrait with the figure of Athena underscores the blend of Roman imperial authority and Greek religious traditions, reflecting the interconnectedness of the diverse regions within the Roman Empire.

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