Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Pseudo-Autonomous Issue, Antioch Mint, AE Circa 2nd Century AD – RRR

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Roman Provincial, Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Pseudo-Autonomous Issue, Antioch Mint, AE (bronze, 3.2g, 3.2mm), Circa 2nd Century AD
Obv:  Laureate head of Asklepios to right, with slight drapery over his left shoulder
Rev: Serpent-entwined staff
Ref: SNG Copenhagen 401 (‘Pergamum’) Rarity/Choice: Rare, aEF (highly attractive)
Note:During the Roman Imperial period, many provinces and regions within the empire were granted some degree of autonomy in local governance and coinage production. Antioch, as one of the major cities in the Seleucid Empire and later a significant Roman city, was an important center of coin production during this period. These coins, known as Roman Provincial coins, often featured imagery and symbols specific to the region where they were minted. The Pseudo-Autonomous issues, like this one, were produced under Roman authority but maintained the appearance of local control. Asklepios, the Greek god of healing and medicine, was often depicted with a laurel wreath symbolizing victory and healing. The coin’s portrayal of Asklepios with the serpent-entwined staff, known as the rod of Asklepios, symbolizes healing and medicine. The staff is often depicted with a serpent coiled around it, representing rejuvenation and healing powers. Overall, this coin offers insight into the religious and cultural life of Seleucis and Pieria during the Roman period, showcasing the fusion of local traditions with broader Hellenistic and Roman influences.

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