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Æ 34 - Septimius Severus COL CAES ANTIOCH
| Bronze | 27 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch of Pisidia (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-211 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#305195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mên standing right, with foot on bucranium and leaning upon column to right, holding scepter and crowning Victory, at feet cock standing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: COL CAES ANTIOCH
Comment
Mên (MHN) was the male Anatolean Moon God. His name is corresponding to the masculine form of MHNH = Selene. In Hellenistic times his cult spread out from Phrygia over Lydia, Pisidia and the whole Asia Minor to Attica and Athens. Here he was under the name TYRANNOC the god of the slaves, and like in Asia Minor ruler of the city and owner of the land, often together with the local MHTHR. Numerous inscriptions with law character show Mên with various, not always explicable, epitheta. Mên is depicted occasionally riding on a horse, but mostly standing in Phrygian clothing with spear or sceptre, crescent with horns and cock, stepping on the head of a bull, as on this coin. As syncretistic deity he soon was melted with Attis, Sabazios, Zeus Dolichenos and Mithras. Finally he was the god of heaven (MEGAS MHN OYRANIOC) and ruler of the underworld (MHN KATACHTHONIOC), yes, even the one and only god (EIC THEOC). In Antiochia was a great sanctuary of Mên.Source: forumancientcoins.com
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Septimius Severus, who was a prominent Roman emperor during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and political influences of the time, making it a valuable piece for historians and collectors.
