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Æ29 - Commodus ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ
| Issuer | Cyzicus (Conventus of Cyzicus) |
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| Year | 184-190 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | Two upright lighted torches, each entwined by a serpent rising from the base, arranged symmetrically in the field. The torches, with flames visible at their tips, serve as cultic symbols closely associated with the mystery rites of the Kore-Persephone cycle, particularly relevant to the neokorate sanctuaries of Cyzicus. The design is executed in the robust, somewhat stylized manner characteristic of provincial bronze coinage from the conventus of Cyzicus. The Greek legend ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ is distributed around the reverse field, affirming the city's prestigious status as a temple-warden of the imperial cult. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | ΚΥΖΙΚΗΝΩΝ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ |
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