Phrygia, Apameia, AE Circa 88-40 BC, Heraklei.., and Eglo.., Magistrates, Laureate head of Zeus / Facing Cult Statue

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Greek,  Phrygia, Apameia, AE (bronze, 8.81g, 21.6mm),  Heraklei.., and Eglo.., Magistrates, Circa 88-40 BC
Obv: Laureate head of Zeus to right
Rev: HPAKΛEI – ΕΓΛO / AΠAME; Facing cult statue of Artemis Anaïtis
Ref:  SNG Copenhagen 183; SNG von Aulock 347 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (slightly off-centered with areas of deposits otherwise nicely struck)
Note: Apameia is a city in Phrygia, an ancient region in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), the presented coin has been issued under the authority of Andronikos, the son of Alkios, who served as a magistrate.  Zeus facing right, symbolizing divine authority and power. Zeus was a principal deity in the Greek pantheon, often associated with rulership and governance. This inscription identifies the issuing authority and the magistrate responsible for the coin’s production. Depiction of a cult statue of Artemis Anaïtis, a goddess worshipped in Anatolia with Greek and Persian influences. Artemis was commonly associated with hunting, nature, and fertility. The inclusion of a cult statue on the coin reflects the importance of her worship in the region and possibly indicates the city’s dedication to her cult. These bronze coins served as both a medium of exchange and a means of promoting the religious and political identity of Apameia. They represent a blend of Greek and Anatolian cultural elements and provide valuable insights into the history and religious practices of Phrygia during this period.

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