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Æ22 - Elagabalus ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ Ν (Ο (ΚΟ (ΡΩ)
| Issuer | Cyzicus (Conventus of Cyzicus) |
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| Year | 218-222 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Reverse description | A tall, lighted torch set upright in the center of the field, its flame rising at the top, with a serpent coiled around the shaft and facing left. This type alludes to the sacred mysteries and cult practices associated with Cyzicus, a city renowned for its religious significance in the ancient world. The reverse legend, arranged around the periphery, records the city's prestigious neocorate title, reflecting Cyzicus's status as a guardian of the imperial cult. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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| Mintage | ND (218-222) |
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