Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Pseudo-autonomous issue, AE Trichalkon, Dated Year 117? of the Caesarean Era (AD 68/9)

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Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Pseudo-autonomous issue, AE Trichalkon (bronze,4.95g,18mm), Dated Year 117? of the Caesarean Era (AD 68/9)
Obv: Laureate head of Zeus right
Rev: Lighted altar; [ET ZIP]? (date) in exergue
Ref: RPC I 4322; McAlee 115b; SNG Copenhagen 104 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (attractive earthen highlights on dark patina and well centered)
Note:Ā  “Pseudo-autonomous issue” refers to a category of coinage minted in certain regions of the Roman Empire where local authorities were granted some degree of autonomy in coin minting, despite being under Roman control. These coins often bear designs or inscriptions that reflect local identity or culture, but they were ultimately issued under the authority of the Roman state. In the context of the Caesarean Era, it indicates coins minted during the reign of Julius Caesar and the early years of the Roman Empire, following the Roman conquest of Syria and the incorporation of Seleucis and Pieria into the Roman province of Syria. These coins typically feature a blend of Roman and local imagery, reflecting the transitional period between Hellenistic and Roman rule in the region.