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The Coinage of Side, Pamphylia.[edit]
Side is an ancient Greek colony in modern day Turkey, between the towns of Manavgat and Selimiye, in the province of Antalya. It was founded by the Cumæans sometime in the fifth century BC, in recognition of the areas attributes of being a natural haven for shipping[1].
The earliest recorded coiange from Side,silver Staters, date to appoximately 490-400BC. From this time up until the reign of the Roman Empeor Claudius, the coinage of Side is representative of a fine Hellenic style, often featuring the Helmeted busts of Athena on the obverse and the figure of Nike on the reverse[2]. Another frequent theme on the reverse was the pomegranate fruit, from which the city derives its name[3].
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.ancientlibrary.com
- ^ Dr. David R. Sear, Greek coins and their Values.
- ^ http://www.turkishodyssey.com/places/medit/medit3.htm