Seleucis and Pieria (Syria), Antioch Mint, AE Trichalkon , Pseudo-Autoomous issue, temp. Hadrian, CY 177 = AD 128/9 – RR

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Seleucis and Pieria (Syria), Antioch Mint, AEĀ  Trichalkon (bronze,5.23g,20mm) , Pseudo-Autoomous issue, temp. Hadrian, CY 177 = AD 128/9
Obv: Ī‘ĪĪ¤Ī™ĪŸĪ§Š„Ī©Ī Ī¤Ī—Ļ¹ [ĪœĪ—Ī¤Ī”ĪŸĪ ĪŸĪ›Š„ā²°Ļ¹] Turreted and veiled head of Tyche of Antioch to right
Rev: Š„Ī¤ Ī–ĪŸĪ” – Ram leaping right, head to left; above, star within crescent; Š„T ZOP (date)
Ref:Ā  Butcher 267; McAlee 125 Rarity/Choice: Scarce, aVF (earthen dark patina)
Note: Antioch, is a city known for its vibrant cultural and economic significance within the Seleucid Empire. During Hadrian’s reign, Antioch experienced a period of relative autonomy, leading to the minting of this pseudo-autonomous issue. Hadrian’s decision to authorize the striking of this coin likely aimed to reinforce the city’s identity and autonomy while aligning with broader imperial policies promoting regional stability and loyalty within the empire.