Description: Thank you for looking at this beautiful example of an ancient Greek coin. It features amazing style and history. This is a great chance to own a piece of history, expand your collection, or give as a gift. All coins are guaranteed authentic for life. Obverse: Tyche, in ancient Greek mythology, is the goddess of fortune, chance, and prosperity. She personifies the whimsical and unpredictable nature of fate, both good and bad. Often depicted with a cornucopia, symbolizing abundance, and a rudder, representing her control over destiny, Tyche was revered in various city-states, each attributing their fortunes and misfortunes to her influence. In artistic representations, she sometimes appears blindfolded, highlighting the randomness of luck. As a deity, she embodies the dual nature of fortune, capable of bringing prosperity and success or misfortune and disaster, underscoring the ancient Greek belief in the capriciousness of life's outcomes. Reverse: In ancient Hellenistic symbolism, the thunderbolt is most commonly associated with Zeus, the king of the gods. It represents divine power, authority, and the ability to enforce order and justice. Zeus was often depicted wielding a thunderbolt as his weapon of choice, symbolizing his supreme power. The throne represents kingship, sovereignty, and legitimate rule. A throne is the seat of power, and placing a symbol on a throne elevates its importance and sanctity. The fillets (bands or ribbons) often seen with sacred objects in Greek culture signify that the object is holy or consecrated. Fillets are used in religious contexts to mark something as being under divine protection or influence. In combining these elements, the coin likely signifies the divine sanction of the ruler’s authority. Area: Seleukeia Pieria was an ancient Greek city located near the Orontes River's mouth in modern-day Turkey, founded by Seleucus I Nicator, a general of Alexander the Great and the founder of the Seleucid Empire. The city served as a crucial port and naval base for the Seleucids, facilitating trade and military operations in the eastern Mediterranean. Renowned for its strategic and economic significance, Seleukeia Pieria was well-fortified with impressive walls and enjoyed a degree of autonomy, minting its own coins and maintaining local governance. The city also held cultural importance, blending Greek and local traditions, and it became an influential hub until its decline in the later Roman period. Era: Ancient Greek Area: Seleukeia PieriaDate: 105-83 BC Denomination: AR TetradrachmObverse: Veiled and turreted bust of Tyche rightReverse: Filleted thunderbolt on throne; I (date) below, Θ to lower right; all within wreathSize: 27 mm, 14.5 gramsMint: Seleukeia PieriaReference: Callata , Production, pp. 74, obv. die D22; HGC 9, 1382; DCA2 347Professional Numismatic Notes: Almost Uncirculated; beautiful coin in hand with plenty of luster and details ******************************************************************** STORE AND SHIPPING POLICIES, PLEASE READ********************************************************************- Shipping is FAST and FREE with tracking!- If you want shipping insurance, please let me know. Your invoice will be adjusted according to the cost of the insurance. Lucky Coin and Antiques LLC will not be held liable for lost mail that does not have the added shipping insurance. - All coins are guaranteed authentic for life.- Please message me for any additional photos or questions.- All items will come in a bubble wrap package to insure absolute protection for the contents inside.- Combine up to 5 coins on one shipping charge.- Thank you for supporting my small business! ********************************************************************
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Era: Ancient
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Composition: Silver
Year: 100 BC
