Cilicia, Tarsos, temp. of Antiochos IV of Syria, AE Circa 175-164 BC, Tyche / Sandan - RR

Greek, Cilicia, Tarsos, temp. of Antiochos IV of Syria, AE (bronze, 2.9g, 16.6mm), Circa 175-164 BC

Obv: Turreted, veiled and draped bust of Tyche right; monogram to left

Rev: [ANTIOXEΩN TΩN ΠPOΣ TΩI KVΔNΩI], Sandan, holding grain ear and labrys, standing right on horned animal; monogram to left and right

Ref: SNG Levante 910-911

Rarity/Choice: Scarce, Good VF

Note: This coin's imagery reflects the religious and cultural significance of Tarsus in Cilicia. The depiction of Tyche on the obverse emphasizes the city's reliance on luck and protection, while the representation of Sandan on the reverse highlights the city's local religious beliefs and its ties to agriculture and fertility.