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Æ23 - Tiberius ΔΥΝΑΣΤΟΥ ΟΛΒΕΩΝ ΤΗΣ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΚΑΙ ΚΕΝΝΑΤΩ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΛΑΣΣΕΩ Ε Ι ΕΠΙ Μ Α ΝΕΩΝ
| Issuer | Olba (Cilicia) |
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| Year | 19-22 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Bare head of Marcus Antonius Polemo, high priest (archiereus) of Olba, facing right, rendered in the provincial portraiture style typical of early Imperial Cilician issues. The legend encircles the portrait within the field, identifying the subject by his full priestly title. The portrait displays characteristic Roman-influenced features with a naturalistic treatment of the hair and facial contours. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΜΑΡΚ ΑΝΤΩΝΙΟΥ ΠΟΛΕΜΩΝΟΣ ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ |
| Reverse description | A thunderbolt displayed centrally in the field, depicted with spread wings and volutes at each end, a common dynastic symbol associated with Zeus and the ruling priestly dynasty of Olba. The thunderbolt is rendered in a stylised manner characteristic of Cilician provincial bronzes. The surrounding circular legend names the dynastic title and territories of the issuing authority, referencing the sacred city of Olba together with Kennatis and Lalassis. |
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