THE CIVIC PRIDE OF PHRYGIA | BRONZE UNIT OF APAMEIA

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Title: THE CIVIC PRIDE OF PHRYGIA | BRONZE UNIT OF APAMEIA

Description: Historical Significance: A Hub of Ancient CommerceStruck between 133 – 48 BC in Apameia, Phrygia (modern-day Turkey), this bronze unit hails from one of the most vital commercial centers of the Hellenistic world. Apameia was a crossroads of trade, and its coinage was designed to reflect both Greek cultural heritage and local prosperity.Obverse: Depicts the helmeted head of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare. She is shown wearing a crested Corinthian helmet, a symbol of the city's readiness and defensive strength.Reverse: An iconic Hellenistic design featuring an Eagle alighting upon a Maeander pattern (symbolizing the local river), flanked by a star and a magistrate's name. The eagle represents Zeus and imperial authority.Technical Merit: This specimen possesses a rich, dark "earthy" patina that highlights the classical Greek artistry of the Phrygian mint.

Date/Period: 133 – 48 BC

Materials: Bronze

Dimensions: 22 mm

Reserve: $60.00

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THE CIVIC PRIDE OF PHRYGIA | BRONZE UNIT OF APAMEIA

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