Phrygia, Philomelium, Tiberius, AE Hemiassarion, 14-37 AD – Zeus

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Roman Provincial, Phrygia, Philomelium, Tiberius, Philopatris, magistrate, AE Hemiassarion (bronze, 5.1g, 17.7mm), 14-37 AD
Obv: Ī£Ī•Ī’Ī‘Ī£Ī¤ĪŸĪ£; bare head of Tiberius to right
Rev: TITOĪ£ Ī¦I / Ī›OĪ ATPIĪ£ / Ī¦IĪ›OMHĪ›ION; Zeus seated left, holding patera in his right hand and scepter in his left
Ref: RPC I 3244 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, Good (nicely struck with beautiful earthen patina)
Note: Tiberius was the second Roman emperor, ruling from AD 14 to 37. He was the stepson of Augustus and known for his capable military leadership and administrative acumen. His reign saw significant consolidation of the Roman Empire’s power, though it was also marked by increasing autocracy and political purges. Philomelium was a city in the region of Phrygia, an area with a rich cultural and religious heritage. During Tiberius’s reign, the Roman Empire continued to integrate these provincial regions into its administrative and economic systems. The coin reflects both the local governance by magistrates like Titos Philopatris and the overarching authority of the Roman emperor.Ā  This coin is a notable example of provincial coinage that illustrates the integration of local and imperial elements. The obverse, featuring Tiberius’s bare head, emphasizes his approachable image and authority. The reverse, depicting Zeus, reflects the local religious traditions and the magistrate’s role in the city’s governance. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also served as a symbol of the emperor’s presence and the local identity within the Roman Empire.

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