Roman Collector Posted July 25, 2022 · Patron Share Posted July 25, 2022 In his latest CoinWeek article, Mike Markowitz examines snakes on ancient coins. I think most of us have at least one. Here's one from the article! Here's one of mine. Gordian III, AD 238-244. Roman provincial Æ 27.1 mm, 12.33 g, 9 h. Moesia Inferior, Nicopolis ad Istrum, Sabinius Modestus, legatus consularis, AD 241-244. Obv: ΑVΤ Κ Μ ΓΟΡΔΙΑΝΟC ΑVΓ, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust, right. Rev: ΥΠ CΑΒ ΜΟΔЄCΤΟV ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛЄΙΤ | ΩN ΠPOC ICTP, Nimbate figure of snake-god Glycon, coiled in two coils, rising up, head right. Refs: RPC VII.2, 1307; Hristova/Hoeft/Jekov (2018) 8.36.22.4 (same dies); Varbanov 4146; Moushmov 1488; Mionnet Suppl. 2, 708; AMNG 2104 var.; BMC --; Lindgren --; Sear --. 15 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted July 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) ... Edited July 25, 2022 by Ryro 13 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted July 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 25, 2022 Denarius of Maximinus Thrax with reverse of Salus feeding snake... Antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus with Salus feeding snake reverse as well... RR quadrans with bull trampling snake... 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy_collector Posted July 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) An interesting read, @Roman Collector. Thanks! I have a similar Hadrian Alexandrian tetradrachm as in the article. I like the theme of Roman and Egyptian serpents. Here are my other serpent-theme coins. 🙂 Edited July 25, 2022 by happy_collector 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted July 25, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 25, 2022 Well, I can't let this thread slither by without posting my example. Caracalla, AE 28, Pautulia 196-217 AD. 15.30 grans 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di Nomos Posted July 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) This is my only coin with a snake on it. Stater from the ancient Olympics. Edited July 25, 2022 by Di Nomos 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittwolff Posted July 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 25, 2022 Here two Salus types with snake I got: Emperor Victorinus - Antoninianus - Mint unknown Obv.: IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG Rev.: SALVS AVG Emperor Maximianus - Antoninianus - Lugdunum mint Obv.: IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG Rev.: SALVS AVGG 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agricantus Posted July 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Lydia, Nacrasa (Thanks @shanxi) Pseudo-autonomous issue. Late 2nd-early 3rd century A.D. 15 mm, 2.39g. Bare head of Herakles right; c/m: cult statue Artemis Ephesia facing within rectangular incuse / Serpent coiled to right around baetyl (egg?). Very rare. Edited July 25, 2022 by Agricantus Corrected the attribution 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted July 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Agricantus said: Lydia, Acrasus. AKPACITΩΝ Your coin is from Nacrasa https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/coins/3/1812 Same obverse legend. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor jdmKY Posted July 25, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 25, 2022 More snakes Acilius Glabrio, 49 BC Vibius Pansa, 48 BC Marc Antony, cistophorus, 39BC 12 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Steve Posted July 25, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Cool thread, Roman Collector ... and wow, there have been some amazing snake-coins posted by our awesome coin-gang ... great effort! => here are a few of my ol' snakey-type examples ... enjoy! ... Snake-coins Rock! ... I hope that you're all having a great Monday (you know, for a Monday) Hi Edited July 25, 2022 by Steve 14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted July 25, 2022 · Member Share Posted July 25, 2022 Mexico 1968 Olympic Games Commemorative Medal. AE (silver plated): 63.5 mm, 113.0 gm. Grove 1001bp. Ex AWK Collection. The Rattlesnake played an important part in ancient Mexican mythology. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor DonnaML Posted July 25, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Another wonderful thread! Here is a variety of snakes and serpents. Again, my apologies for not identifying each coin (or, in one case, tessera): Edited July 26, 2022 by DonnaML 9 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted July 25, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted July 25, 2022 Wow some super coins posted..Especially like the Alexandrian types... Caracalla. 198-217 AD. AR Denarius (2.82 gm, 19mm). Laodicea mint. Struck 200/1 AD. Obv.: ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev.: SAL GEN HVM, Salus standing left, holding serpent-entwined scepter, and raising kneeling figure personifying the human race. RIC #350; BMC 701; RSC 558a. gVF. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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