Psidia, Etenna, AE Circa 1st Century BC, Nymph / Sickle-Shaped Knife

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Greek, Psidia, Etenna, AE (bronze, 4.25g, 16.7mm), Circa 1st Century BC
Obv: Nymph advancing to right, head reverted to left, carrying serpent in arms and entwined around her body
Rev: Sickle-shaped knife, E-T across fields
Ref: Von Aulock, Pisidiens II, 512 ff Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: Pisidia was an ancient region located in the southern part of Asia Minor, in what is now modern-day Turkey. Pisidia was inhabited by various indigenous Anatolian peoples and also influenced by Greek and Roman cultures due to its strategic location and historical interactions with these civilizations. This coin reflects the local culture and religious beliefs of Etenna in Pisidia during the 1st century BCE. The Nymph and serpent motif suggests a connection to local cults or mythological beliefs, while the agricultural symbol of the sickle-shaped knife indicates the importance of farming and harvesting in the region.

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