Syria, Cyrrhestica, Cyrrhus, Trajan, AE, 98-117 AD

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Roman Provincial,Ā  Syria, Cyrrhestica, Cyrrhus, Trajan, AE (bronze, 12.23g, 24.8mm), 98-117 ADĀ 
Obv: Ī‘Ī„Ī¤ĪŸĪšĪ” ĪšĪ‘Ī™Ļ¹ ĪĪ•Ī” Ī¤Ī”Ī‘Ī™Ī‘ĪĪŸĻ¹ Ī‘Ī”Ī™Ļ¹Ī¤ [Ļ¹Ī•Ī’ Ī“Ī•Ī”Īœ Ī”Ī‘Īš] (?); Laureate head of Trajan to right
Rev: ĪšĪ„Ī”Ī”Ī—C / Ī¤WĪ / B in three lines all within laurel wreath
Ref: RPC III 3440 Rarity/Choice: Scarce and rare in this condition, aEF (minor peripheral weakness on the reverse otherwise, expressional portrait)
Note: Trajan was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 98 to 117. Known for his military conquests, particularly the Dacian Wars, Trajan expanded the Roman Empire to its greatest territorial extent. His reign included the provinces of Dacia, Germania, and Mesopotamia, among others. This period was marked by extensive public building projects, military success, and relative internal stability. This coin from Cyrrhus in Syria which in 1st century AD. become a Roman administrative, military, and commercial center on the trade route between Antioch and the Euphrates River crossing at Zeugma and minted its own coinage is minted during Trajan’s reign is a significant historical artifact that reflects the emperor’s achievements and the city’s esteem for his leadership. The obverse, featuring Trajan’s laureate head, underscores his authority and victorious status. The reverse, with its inscription within a laurel wreath, highlights the city’s recognition of Trajan’s rule and their loyalty. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also served as a representation of the respect and honor Trajan commanded throughout the empire.

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