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| Komama, Pisidia, 1st Century B.C. |   | It appears almost all known examples of this rare type were found in a single hoard.
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| SH64061. Bronze AE 15, H. von Aulock, Kleinasiatische Münzstätten VI, Die römische Kolonie Komama in Pisidien, JNG 20 (1970), 155, 4; SNG BnF 1439, Choice EF, weight 3.169 g, maximum diameter 14.7 mm, die axis 0o, Komama mint, 1st century B.C.; obverse laureate head of Zeus right; reverse lion left, KO in exergue; nice green patina; rare; $250.00 (€192.50) |
| Termessos Minor, Pisidia, 1st Century B.C. |  | Hermes was the messenger of the gods and the god of commerce and thieves. He was the son of Zeus and the nymph Maia. His symbols include the caduceus and winged sandals. |
| GB53296. Bronze AE 13, BMC Pisidia p. 276, 1, Fine, green patina, weight 0.957 g, maximum diameter 12.5 mm, die axis 0o, Termessos Major mint, c. 238 - 268 A.D.; obverse bust of Hermes right, wearing petasos; caduceus behind; reverse TEPMHS-SEWN, Eagle standing right on caduceus; rare; $105.00 (€80.85) |
| Sagalassos, Pisidia, c. 1st Century B.C. |  | Sagalassos, Pisidia, high in the western Taurus Mountains, was within the Roman province of Asia from 133 until 39 B.C., when Rome gave the region to the Galatian client king Amyntas. After he was killed in 25 B.C., the kingdom became the province of Galatia. Sagalassos became the "first city" of Pisidia and the center of the imperial cult. Sagalassos city was abandoned in the middle of the seventh century after it was destroyed by a plaque, Arab raids, and earthquakes. Survivors likely resettled in the valley below. |
| GB58376. Bronze AE 13, SNG BnF 1735; SNGvA 5157; SNG Cop 194; BMC Pisidia p. 241, 7 var (column in center), VF, weight 2.894 g, maximum diameter 13.2 mm, die axis 0o, Sagalassos mint, c. 1st Century B.C.; obverse laureate head of Zeus right; reverse two confronted goats (ibex?) standing on their hind legs, forelegs on cornucopia in center; CAGA in exergue; $105.00 (€80.85) |
| Gordian III, 29 July 238 - 25 February 244 A.D., Antiocheia, Pisidia |  | Gordian III was grandson of Gordian I and nephew of Gordian II. Made Caesar before the murders of Balbinus and Pupienus, he succeeded them. Little is known of his reign. He attacked Persia, gaining Mesopotamia. He died shortly after, through illness or plot of his Praetorian prefect and successor, Philip I. |
| RP57184. Bronze AE 28, Krzyzanowska p. 176 and pl. XXXI (II / 8 ), SNG Cop 73, SNG BnF 1249, BMC Pisidia -, SNGvA -, VF, weight 10.395 g, maximum diameter 27.9 mm, die axis 180o, Pisidia, Antiocheia mint, 238 - 244 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AV, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right., from behind; reverse CAES ANTIOCH CL, emperor standing right, spear transverse in right, globe extended in left, S - R across field; $100.00 (€77.00) |
| Termessos Major, Pisidia, c. 238 - 268 A.D. |  | Alexander the Great likened Termessos, high in the Taurus Mountains, to an eagle's nest after he surrounded it but failed to conquer it in 333 B.C. An ally of Rome, Termessos was was granted independent status by the Roman Senate in 71 B.C. Independence was maintained continuously for a long time, the only exception being an alliance with Amyntas king of Galatia (reigned 36-25 BC). This independence is documented also by the coins of Termessos, which bear the title "Autonomous." Termessos was abandoned after its aqueduct was destroyed by an earthquake (date unknown). |
| RP82153. Bronze AE 29, BMC Pisidia p. 273, 42, VF, weight 12.792 g, maximum diameter 29.1 mm, die axis 0o, Termessos Major mint, c. 238 - 268 A.D.; obverse TEPMHCCEWN, laureate and bearded head of Zeus right; reverse TWN MEIZONWN, male figure standing left, holding spear, crowning trophy, eagle at feet; $95.00 (€73.15) |
| Selge, Pisidia, c. 350 - 190 B.C. |  | Selge, Pisidia on the southern slope of Mount Taurus where the river Eurymedon (Köprüçay) forces its way through the mountains, was once the most powerful and populous city of Pisidia. Protected by precipices, torrents, and an army of 20,000 regarded as worthy kinsmen of the Spartans, Selge was never subject to a foreign power until Rome. In the 5th century A.D. Zosimus calls it a little town, but it was still strong enough to repel a body of Goths. |
| GS63282. Silver obol, SNG BnF 1934 (with X); cf. SNG Cop 252; SNGvA 5278; SNG Kayhan 1058 ff.; BMC Pisidia p. 259, 23 ff.; SGCV II 5478, aVF, struck with a worn reverse die, weight 0.773 g, maximum diameter 9.83 mm, die axis 0o, Selge mint, c. 350 - 190 B.C.; obverse facing Gorgoneion with long hair, resembling Apollo or Helios; reverse head of Athena right in crested helmet, astragalos over X behind; rare with X behind; $95.00 (€73.15) |
| Claudius II Gothicus, September 268 - August or September 270 A.D., Antiocheia, Pisidia |  | Pisidia's geographic and strategic position made it difficult to maintain peace. To strengthen control, Rome colonized the area with military veterans, who were attracted to the area by the fertile soil. An important Roman colony, the city was, like Rome, divided into seven quarters called "vici" on seven hills. The formal language was Latin until the end of the 3rd century A.D. |
| RP82960. Bronze AE 26, BMC Pisidia p. 201, 142; SNGvA -, Choice aVF, weight 9.582 g, maximum diameter 25.8 mm, die axis 0o, Pisidia, Antiocheia mint, c. 268 - 270 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES CLAVDIV, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, from behind; reverse ANTIOCHI S R, three standards; nice patina, excellent centering; $80.00 (€61.60) |
| Selge, Pisidia, c. 350 - 190 B.C. |  | Selge, Pisidia on the southern slope of Mount Taurus where the river Eurymedon (Köprüçay) forces its way through the mountains, was once the most powerful and populous city of Pisidia. Protected by precipices, torrents, and an army of 20,000 regarded as worthy kinsmen of the Spartans, Selge was never subject to a foreign power until Rome. In the 5th century A.D. Zosimus calls it a little town, but it was still strong enough to repel a body of Goths. |
| GS63293. Silver obol, SNGvA 5278 (same symbol); cf. SNG Cop 252; SNG Kayhan 1058 ff.; SNG BnF 1930 ff.; BMC Pisidia p. 259, 23 ff.; SGCV II 5478, aVF, weight 0.487 g, maximum diameter 9.79 mm, die axis 0o, Selge mint, c. 350 - 190 B.C.; obverse facing Gorgoneion with long hair, resembling Apollo or Helios; reverse head of Athena right in crested helmet, astragalos over symbol behind; rare with symbol behind; $80.00 (€61.60) |
| Selge, Pisidia, c. 350 - 190 B.C. |  | Selge, Pisidia on the southern slope of Mount Taurus where the river Eurymedon (Köprüçay) forces its way through the mountains, was once the most powerful and populous city of Pisidia. Protected by precipices, torrents, and an army of 20,000 regarded as worthy kinsmen of the Spartans, Selge was never subject to a foreign power until Rome. In the 5th century A.D. Zosimus calls it a little town, but it was still strong enough to repel a body of Goths. |
| GS63295. Silver obol, SNG Cop 252; SNGvA 5278; SNG Kayhan 1058 ff.; SNG BnF 1930 ff.; BMC Pisidia p. 259, 23 ff.; SGCV II 5478, F, weight 0.606 g, maximum diameter 10.30 mm, die axis 0o, Selge mint, c. 350 - 190 B.C.; obverse facing Gorgoneion with long hair, resembling Apollo or Helios; reverse head of Athena right in crested helmet, astragalos behind; $80.00 (€61.60) |
| Philip I the Arab, February 244 - End of September 249 A.D., Antiocheia, Pisidia |  | Pisidia's geographic and strategic position made it difficult to maintain peace. To strengthen control, Rome colonized the area with military veterans, who were attracted to the area by the fertile soil. An important Roman colony, Antiocheia was, like Rome, divided into seven quarters called "vici" on seven hills. The formal language was Latin until the end of the 3rd century A.D. |
| RP56903. Bronze AE 24, BMC Pisidia p. 195, 110, SNGvA 4969 var (legend), VF, weight 6.472 g, maximum diameter 24.2 mm, die axis 0o, Pisidia, Antiochia mint, c. 244 - 249 A.D.; obverse IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS A, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right; reverse ANTIO-CHI CO-LON, vexillum flanked by two standards, all surmounted by eagles, S - R in inner fields; $65.00 (€50.05) |
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