Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Seleucia Pieria, Trajan, AE Tetrassarion, 98-117 AD – Sacred Stone

$38.00

In stock

- +
SKU: R12.13 Categories: ,
Share On:

Description

Roman Provincial, Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Seleucia Pieria, Trajan, AE Tetrassarion (bronze, 9.2g, 24.4mm), 98-117 AD
Obv: Laureate head of Trajan to right
Rev: Sacred stone of Zeus Kasios with fillet attached within shrine consisting of four pillars supporting a pyramidal roof surmounted by an eagle; ZŠ„YC / KACIOC in exergue
Ref: RPC III 3766-71 Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine
Note: Trajan was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 98 to 117. He was one of the “Five Good Emperors” and his rule is marked by extensive public building programs, military expansion, and the establishment of the Roman Empire at its greatest territorial extent. The coin from Seleucia Pieria under Trajan serves as an important piece of numismatic history, reflecting the religious and cultural practices of the time. The depiction of Trajan with a laurel wreath on the obverse reinforces his authority and divine favor. The reverse featuring the Baetyl of Zeus Kasios within a tetrastyle temple signifies the reverence for Zeus Kasios, a local deity associated with the nearby Mount Casius, and underscores the importance of religion and sacred architecture in the region. The imagery on the reverse aligns with Trajan’s emphasis on religious and cultural patronage, reinforcing his image as a pious and culturally attuned ruler. The coin would have served not only as a medium of economic exchange but also as a tool of imperial propaganda, disseminating the emperor’s image and his commitment to the gods and religious traditions.

Related products