Description
Seleucia Pieria, Tetradrachm, Silver (AR), minted in Seleucia Pieria, 102-101 BC, during CY 8. The coin weighs 13.76 g with a typical diameter of 28 mm. The obverse features a veiled and turreted bust of Tyche facing right, representing the personification of fortune and prosperity. The reverse inscription reads ΣEΛEVKEΩN THΣIEPAΣ KAI AVTNOMOV, with the date marked as H (8). . Cataloged under HGC 9, 1383. First CY 8 tetradrachm for public sale in over 25 years
The minting of this tetradrachm in Seleucia Pieria during the 2nd century BC reflects the region's historical significance as a major urban center in the Hellenistic world. Seleucia Pieria served as a critical seaport for the Seleucid Empire, linking inland trade routes with Mediterranean maritime activities. This coin also underscores the city's autonomy and cultural identity amidst shifts in regional power. The depiction of Tyche symbolizes the city's aspirations and fortunes during a period of economic and political transition.