Roman Provincial, Kings of Galatia, Amyntas Of Galatia (36-25 BC), Æ 21

36-25 BC

Roman Provincial, Kings of Galatia, Amyntas Of Galatia (36-25 BC), Æ 21
Roman Provincial, Kings of Galatia, Amyntas Of Galatia (36-25 BC), Æ 21
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Article code25-2302
Obverse: Bearded and bare head of Herakles right, with club over shoulder.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / AMYNTOY, Lion advancing right.

Diameter: ± 21,7 mm
Weight: ± 5,50 g

VF
RPC I 3502; HGC 7, 781
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The Kingdom of Galatia was established in central Anatolia (modern Turkey) around the 3rd century BC by Celtic tribes who had migrated from Europe. It became a Hellenistic client Kingdom, interacting with neighbouring powers like Pergamon, Cappadocia, and Rome.
Galatia maintained a Celtic cultural identity while adopting Hellenistic customs. By the 1st century BC, under kings such as Amyntas, it expanded its territory, but after his death in 25 BC, Galatia was incorporated into the Roman Empire as a province.

Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Roman
Category Coins
Material Æ
Country Roman Provincial