he Seleucid Empire, founded by Seleucus I Nicator after the death of Alexander the Great, was one of the largest Hellenistic states. It spanned from modern-day Turkey, Syria, Iran, and parts of Central Asia.
Coins like this were issued for:
Local trade and administration in Seleucid-controlled cities.
Religious or temple-related functions, particularly if the Rod of Asklepios is linked to a healing sanctuary.
Military pay for soldiers, as the Seleucid dynasty was frequently engaged in wars against Ptolemaic Egypt, Parthians, and internal rebellions.
The symbol of Asklepios’ staff suggests that this coin may have been minted in a city with a famous temple of Asklepios, such as Antioch, Laodicea, or Aegeae (Cilicia).
Coins of The Seleucid Kingdom, 312-63 BC
SKU: GRI 095 2024 1800 8
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