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Æ25 - Valerian and Gallienus ϹΤΡΑ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΙΔΟΥ ΚΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ / ΝΕΩΚΟΡΩΝ
| Issuer | Cyzicus (Conventus of Cyzicus) |
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| Year | 253-268 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Gallienus facing right, depicted from behind in the three-quarter rear view characteristic of certain provincial issues. The effigy presents the emperor in full military attire, the paludamentum fastened at the shoulder visible over the cuirass. A Greek legend encircles the bust within a dotted border, identifying the emperor by his imperial titulature. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΑΥΤ Κ Π ΛΙΚ ΓΑΛΛΙΗΝΟϹ |
| Reverse description | Central field depicts two tall flaming torches standing upright, each entwined by a serpent rising from the base, their heads rearing toward the flames at the summit — a composition strongly associated with chthonic and mystery cult imagery prevalent at Cyzicus. Between the two torches stands a lighted altar, its flame rendered in relief. The Greek legend, divided across the field and exergue, records the name of the strategus Apollonides and identifies Cyzicus by its prestigious neokorate title, denoting its status as an imperial cult centre. |
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