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Obverse: Veiled and turreted head of Cybele right, EX. A. PV behind Reverse: Victory in biga right, F and dot below horses, stork before, C. FABI. C. F. in exergue The goddess Cybele, also known as Magna Mater, or “Great Mother,†was imported to the Roman Empire from Asia Minor. Her iconography often depicts her as enthroned and flanked by two lions. Additionally, she is often portrayed as veiled and turreted, accompanied by her consort, Attis. Origin: Mediterranean Circa: 102 BC Weight: 4.0 Grams Collection: Numismatics Style: Roman Republican Medium: Silver
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