Marcianopolis - Cybele





Province Moesia Inferior
City Markianopolis
Size (mm) 20
Weight (g) 4.40
Die Axis 180
Tariff 2 assaria
Governor -
Ob. Leg. M OPELLIOC ANTWNEINOC K
Ob. Desc. Bare head right – seen from behind
Meaning Marcus Opellius Antonius
Rev. Leg. MARKIANO-POLEITWN
Rev. Desc. Cybele seated left between two lions, holding patera and resting arm on drum
Meaning (Coin) of the people of Markianopolis – Honouring the mother of the gods
References; Collection; Moushmov 595; Hristova/Jekov 6.25.31.1 (r.6); Varbanov (Eng.) Vol.1. No. 1324; AMNG I 792, p.250;
Notes: A Phrygian goddess of antiquity, embodying the earth, flora and fauna (similar in concept to Gaia or Rhea). The Romans identified her with Magna Mater or Great Mother. The two lions often seen accompanying her are identified with Atalanta and Hippomenes