This is a bronze coin from ancient Mysia, a region in what is now northwestern Turkey, minted during the period when Greek cultural influence was giving way to Roman political control.
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Historical Significance: This coin originates from the ancient region of Mysia in what is now northwestern Turkey, specifically from the Pergamum area. During this period (1st-2nd centuries BCE), Pergamum had recently transitioned from being a powerful independent Hellenistic kingdom to becoming part of the expanding Roman Republic. The region was renowned for its cultural achievements, including the Great Altar of Pergamon and the Pergamum Library, which was second only to the Library of Alexandria in importance. These coins circulated during a pivotal period when Greek cultural influence was blending with growing Roman political control in the eastern Mediterranean.
This is a bronze coin from ancient Mysia, a region in what is now northwestern Turkey, minted during the period when Greek cultural influence was giving way to Roman political control.
Coin Description:
Technical Details:
Historical Significance: This coin originates from the ancient region of Mysia in what is now northwestern Turkey, specifically from the Pergamum area. During this period (1st-2nd centuries BCE), Pergamum had recently transitioned from being a powerful independent Hellenistic kingdom to becoming part of the expanding Roman Republic. The region was renowned for its cultural achievements, including the Great Altar of Pergamon and the Pergamum Library, which was second only to the Library of Alexandria in importance. These coins circulated during a pivotal period when Greek cultural influence was blending with growing Roman political control in the eastern Mediterranean.
