Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Trebonianus Gallus, Octassarion AE, Antioch, 251-253 AD

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Roman Provincial, Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Trebonianus Gallus, Octassarion AE (12.18g, 28.8mm), Antioch, 251-253 AD
Obv: Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust ofĀ  Trebonianus Gallus right
Rev: Cult statue of Tyche of Antioch seated facing within tetrastyle temple surmounted by conical roof; ram leaping right above; Ī” and E across field; S C in exergue
Ref:Ā  SNG 292; BMC 653 (var.) Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF Fine (some reoughness)
Note: Trebonianus Gallus was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 251 to 253. He came to power during a tumultuous period marked by external threats and internal instability, part of the broader Crisis of the Third Century. Gallus’s rule included the provinces of Syria, Seleucis, and Pieria, among others. His reign was brief and plagued by military and political challenges. The obverse, featuring the emperor’s bust, underscores his authority and leadership. The reverse, depicting the cult statue of Tyche within a temple, emphasizes the city’s divine protection and cultural importance. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also served as a powerful tool for communicating the emperor’s legitimacy and the city’s identity to the populace.

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