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Æ25 - Augustus ΚΕΝΝΑΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΛΑΣΣΕΩΝ, ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΑΙΑΝΤΟΣ ΤΕΥΚΡΟΥ ΤΟΠΑΡΧΟΥ ΕΤ Α
| Issuer | Olba |
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| Year | 10-13 |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Reverse description | A radiate thunderbolt depicted frontally in the centre of the field, with multiple lightning rays emanating symmetrically from a central knob, serving as the emblem of Zeus and the ruling dynasty of Olba. The lengthy Greek inscription fills the surrounding field and periphery in multiple lines, recording the names of the issuing communities and the high-priestly toparch. The legend references Aias son of Teukros as high priest and toparch, with the regnal year Α (year 1) noted at the base. A dotted border frames the design on the irregularly shaped flan. |
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| Reverse lettering | ΚΕΝΝΑΤΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΛΑΛΑΣΣΕΩΝ, ΑΡΧΙΕΡΕΩΣ ΑΙΑΝΤΟΣ ΤΕΥΚΡΟΥ ΤΟΠΑ(Ρ)ΧΟΥ ΕΤ Α |
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Olba was not a conventional civic mint but a dynastic temple-state in Rough Cilicia, controlled by a hereditary priestly family tracing its claimed lineage to Ajax and Teucer — the Teucrid dynasty. The toparch named on this coin, Ajax son of Teucer, held both civic and religious authority simultaneously, a fusion of powers that Rome tolerated in client territories it had little strategic interest in administering directly. The "ET A" in the legend marks the first year of Ajax's tenure, making this a foundation-year issue of his rule.