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| Side, Pamphylia, c. 155 - 36 B.C. |   | Side was founded by Greeks from Cyme, Aeolis, most likely in the 7th century B.C. The settlers started using the local language and over time forgot their native Greek. Excavations have revealed inscriptions written in this language, still undeciphered, dating from as late as the 2nd century B.C. The name Side is from this indigenous Anatolian language and means pomegranate. |
| SH29582. Silver tetradrachm, SNG Cop 400, SNGvA 4797, EF, weight 16.167 g, maximum diameter 28.7 mm, die axis 0o, Side mint, obverse head of Athena right in a crested Corinthian helmet; reverse Nike advancing left, extending wreath in right, pomegranate left, KΛE-YX (magistrate's name) below; $500.00 (€385.00) |
| Side, Pamphylia, c. 155 - 36 B.C. |  | In 25 B.C., Augustus placed Pamphylia and Side in the Roman province of Galatia. Side began another prosperous period as a commercial center through its trade in olive oil and slaves, and some piracy. Its population grew to 60,000 inhabitants. Wealthy merchants paid for public works, monuments, competitions, games, and gladiator fights. Most of the extant ruins at Side date from this period of prosperity which lasted well into the 3rd century A.D. |
| SH29629. Silver tetradrachm, SNG Cop 400, SNGvA 4797, aEF, weight 16.298 g, maximum diameter 30.2 mm, die axis 0o, Side mint, obverse head of Athena right in a crested Corinthian helmet; reverse Nike advancing left, extending wreath in right, pomegranate left, KΛE-YX (magistrate's name) below; $500.00 (€385.00) |
| Side, Pamphylia, c. 155 - 36 B.C. |  | In the 4th century A.D., even Side's defensive walls could not stop successive invasions of highlanders from the Taurus Mountains. During the 5th and 6th centuries, Side experienced a revival, and became the seat of the Bishopric of Eastern Pamphylia. Arab fleets, nevertheless, raided and burned Side during the 7th century, contributing to its decline. The combination of earthquakes, Christian zealots and Arab raids, left the site abandoned by the 10th century, its citizens having emigrated to nearby Antalya. |
| SH29627. Silver tetradrachm, SNG Cop 400, SNGvA 4797, EF, weight 16.326 g, maximum diameter 29.2 mm, die axis 0o, Side mint, obverse head of Athena right in a crested Corinthian helmet; reverse Nike advancing left, extending wreath in right, pomegranate left, KΛE-YX (magistrate's name) below; $485.00 (€373.45) |
| Side, Pamphylia, c. 155 - 36 B.C. |  | Alexander the Great occupied Side without a struggle in 333 B.C. Alexander left only a single garrison behind to occupy the city, which readily adapted Hellenistic culture. After Alexander's death, Side fell under the control of Ptolemy I Soter, who declared himself king of Egypt in 305 BC. The Ptolemaic dynasty controlled Side until it was captured by the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC. Despite these occupations, Side preserved some autonomy, grew prosperous, and became an important cultural center. |
| SH29559. Silver tetradrachm, SNG Cop 400, SNGvA 4797, aEF, weight 16.038 g, maximum diameter 27.9 mm, die axis 0o, Side mint, obverse head of Athena right in a crested Corinthian helmet; reverse Nike advancing left, extending wreath in right, pomegranate left, KΛE-YX (magistrate's name) below; $450.00 (€346.50) |
| Side, Pamphylia, 370 - 360 B.C. |  | Apollo's lover Coronis was pregnant with his child, Asclepius. A white raven which he had left to watch her informed him that she had an affair. Angered that the bird had not pecked out her lover's eyes, Apollo flung a curse scorching its feathers, which is why all ravens are black today. Apollo also had Coronis killed but saved the child. |
| SH63575. Silver stater, Atlan 112, SNG BnF 644; SNGvA 4771, Luynes 2762; Traité II 1538; BMC Pamphilia p. 146, 17 var, SGCV II 5430, F, flat strike, weight 10.434 g, maximum diameter 20.2 mm, die axis 0o, Side mint, 370 - 360 B.C.; obverse Athena standing to left, wreath bearing Nike in right hand, spear and shield in left, pomegranate before; reverse Apollo standing left, wearing chiton, pouring libation from phiale on to lighted altar, long laurel branch vertical behind in left, raven standing left at feet behind, Pamphylian letter left and script right; $450.00 (€346.50) |
| Aspendos, Pamphylia, 380 - 325 B.C. |  | This type but with KF between the wrestlers legs is common. FK between the legs appears to be very rare. FK may be an engraving error for KF limited to a single die. |
| SH63521. Silver stater, Tekin Series 4, Arslan and Lightfoot 120, SNG Cop -, SNGvA -, SNG BnF -, aVF, good centering, weight 10.352 g, maximum diameter 22.7 mm, die axis 135o, Aspendos mint, 380 - 325 B.C.; obverse two wrestlers, the left one holds the wrist of his opponent with his right and right forearm with his left hand, FK between their legs; reverse ΕΣΤΦΕ∆ΙΙΥΣ, slinger, wearing short chiton, discharging sling to right, triskeles on right with feet clockwise, in square of dots; very rare variant; $420.00 (€323.40) |
| Aspendus, Pamphylia, 195 - 194 B.C., In the Name of Alexander the Great |  | After Alexander took Perga peacefully, Aspendos sent envoys to offer surrender if he would not take the taxes and horses formerly paid as tribute to the Persian king. Agreeing, Alexander went on to Side, leaving a garrison behind. When he learned they had failed to ratify the agreement their own evnvoys had proposed, Alexander marched to the city. The Aspendians retreated to their acropolis and again sent envoys to sue for peace. This time, however, they had to agree to harsh terms - they would host a Macedonian garrison and pay 100 gold talents and 4.000 horses annually.
When this coin was struck, Antiochos III the Great had recovered central Asia Minor for the Seleukid Kingdom. Aspendos accepted Seleukid authority in 197 B.C. The city surrendered to Rome in 190 B.C. |
| SH59525. Silver tetradrachm, Price 2897, SNG Cop 771, Cohen DCA 312, VF, weight 16.722 g, maximum diameter 31.3 mm, die axis 0o, Aspendos mint, 195 - 194 B.C.; obverse Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at neck; Seleukid countermark: anchor in roughly retangular punch; reverse Zeus enthroned left, eagle in right, long scepter vertical behind in left, ΑΣ / ΙΗ (year 18 Era of Aspendos) left; $375.00 (€288.75) |
| Aspendus, Pamphylia, 191 - 190 B.C., In the Name of Alexander the Great |  | After Alexander took Perga peacefully, Aspendos sent envoys to offer surrender if he would not take the taxes and horses formerly paid as tribute to the Persian king. Agreeing, Alexander went on to Side, leaving a garrison behind. When he learned they had failed to ratify the agreement their own evnvoys had proposed, Alexander marched to the city. The Aspendians retreated to their acropolis and again sent envoys to sue for peace. This time, however, they had to agree to harsh terms - they would host a Macedonian garrison and pay 100 gold talents and 4.000 horses annually.
In 190 B.C., Aspendos, which had been under Seleukid rule, surrendered to the Romans. |
| SH59444. Silver tetradrachm, Price 2901, Müller Alexander 1214, Cohen DCA 312, VF, weight 16.227 g, maximum diameter 31.6 mm, die axis 0o, Aspendos mint, 191 - 190 B.C.; obverse Herakles' head right, clad in Nemean lion scalp headdress tied at neck; Seleukid countermark: anchor in a rectangluar punch; reverse ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝ∆ΡΟΥ, Zeus enthroned left, right leg drawn back, eagle extended in right, long scepter vertical behind in left, wreath above ΑΣ / ΚΒ left (year 22 Era of Aspendos); $350.00 (€269.50) |
| Aspendos, Pamphylia, 380 - 325 B.C. |  | Aspendos has the best-preserved theater of antiquity, with seating for 7,000. It was built in 155, during the rule of Marcus Aurelius, by the Greek architect Zenon, a native of the city. The Seljuqs used it as a caravansary and in the 13th century converted the stage building into a palace. Until recently the theater was still used for concerts, festivals and events, but shows are no longer allowed due to damage caused by modern theatrical equipment. A new facility has been constructed nearby to continue the tradition of open air theater in Aspendos. |
| SH59546. Silver stater, Tekin Series 4, SNG Cop 233, SNGvA 4559, Arslan and Lightfoot 143, SNG BnF -, aVF, weight 10.589 g, maximum diameter 22.9 mm, die axis 0o, Aspendos mint, 380 - 325 B.C.; obverse two wrestlers, the left one holds the wrist of his opponent with his right and right forearm with his left hand, ΜΛ between their legs; reverse ΕΣΤΦΕ∆ΙΙΥΣ, slinger, wearing short chiton, discharging sling to right, triskeles on right with feet clockwise, in square of dots; $350.00 (€269.50) |
| Gallienus, August 253 - 24 March 268 A.D., Perga, Pamphylia |  | Perga was the capital of Pamphylia. Today it is a large site of ancient ruins, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) east of Antalya on the southwestern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. During the Hellenistic period, Perga was one of the richest and most beautiful cities in the ancient world, famous for its temple of Artemis. It also is notable as the home of the renowned mathematician Apollonius of Perga. |
| RP64045. Bronze 10 assaria, SNGvA 4721, SNG BnF, SNG Cop, VF, pitting, weight 18.428 g, maximum diameter 34.2 mm, die axis 45o, Perga mint, obverse ΑΥΤ ΚΑΙ ΠΟ ΛΙ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟ CΕΒ, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right; I before; reverse ΠΕΡΓΑΙΩΝ, Pan seated left on rock, playing syrinx and holding pedum; $350.00 (€269.50) |
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