Özet:

Hermes representation are determined on the coins of 18 cities in Pisidia such as Adada, Antiochia, Ariassus, Baris, Etenna, Isinda, Codrula, Comama, Cremna, Olbasa, Prostanna, Sagalassus, Seleucia Sidera, Selge, Sibidounda, Termessus, Timbriada and Tityassus. Three main group of Hermes representation in total are determined on coins. These group are, respectively, Standing Hermes, Sitting Hermes and the head or bust of Hermes. The earliest coin with Hermes figure in Pisidia is from 1st century BC and the latest coins are from 268-270 AD which is the Age of Claudius Gothicus. On the coins of this region, Hermes is mostly characterized as the messenger of gods and the god interested in trade. Also, in some cities the religious identity of Hermes has been to the forefront

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