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Fabius C.f. / Featuring a Large Portrait of Cybele - the Great Mother Goddess of Life, Fertility and Nature / Also Featuring a Mythological Scene of Victoria, Goddess of Victory, Driving a Racing Biga ( 2-Horse Chariot ) / Minted in Rome 102 BC This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written lifetime guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. The coin pictured here is precisely the one the buyer will receive. Please see Axis Mundi's 110% Buyer Protection Policy and Services which appears at the conclusion of this listing. [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image] Axis Mundi's Statement of Authenticity : The coin being offered here is backed by Axis Mundi's 30 years of experience in the ancient coin business and is unconditionally guaranteed to be genuine. If you have any questions concerning this coin you can reach one of our professional staff by email at mail@axis-mundi.com or by phone at 505-424-3414. This coin can also be inspected in person, upon request, during our business hours ( 12-6 PM daily ). Please send all mail correspondence and payments to: Axis Mundi 2442 Cerrillos Road # 330, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. This coin will be shipped in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written lifetime guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin. [Building Trust in Transactions (tm)] [Building Trust in Transactions (tm)] [Image] Description: We are very pleased to offer this genuine 2100 year old Roman Republican silver Denarius of C. Fabius C.f. for your consideration. This desirable coin was minted in Rome 102 BC and survives in about very fine condition. The reverse has some surface roughness in the field and along the rim. This coin features a large artistic portrait of the goddess Cybele, the great mother of all life and goddess of fertility and nature. It also features a mythological scene of Victoria, the goddess of victory driving a racing biga ( 2-horse chariot ) with a heron standing before. ( See below for more on the mythology of Cybele ) [Image] Obverse: Veiled and turreted bust of Cybele facing right, control mark behind. Reverse: Victoria driving a racing biga to the right, heron standing before... C. FABI C.F. in exergue. Size: 20 mm Weight: 3.7 grams Reference: Sear 200 Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, the equivalent of the Greek goddess Nike, and was among the most important deities in Rome and appears frequently on coinage, although large portraits of her are rare. A large gold statue of her stood in the temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus on the Palatine Hill in Rome. It was a gift from Hiero of Syracuse to encourage the Romans after their defeat by Hannibal in 217 BC. Her principal festivals were held on July 17 and August 1 and she was worshipped during the games held on July 20 and October 26. The artistry and mythological subjects of ancient Roman coins have always been a tremendous lure to collectors. In addition, these heirlooms of the ancient world have become extremely popular as showpieces for modern jewelry. Here's your opportunity to add this 2100+ year old example to your collection. You will not be disappointed with this important and valuable coin. The Goddess Cybele: Cybele's origins and the center of her cult were on Mount Dindymus in Phrygia. She was thought to be the mother of all life and goddess of fertility and nature. It was also believed that she could both spread and cure disease. Her cult came to the Roman world in the late 3rd century BC following a prophecy by the Sibyl at Delphi. The Romans, however regarded some of her rites as excessive and Roman citizens were forbidden to serve as Cybelene priests. The rites included [Image] self-flagellation, the castration of priests and ritual baths in bull or ram's blood. The emperor Claudius removed all restrictions with the worship of Cybele and made it part of the state religion and an important mystery religion. The annual festival of Cybele, the Megalesia, was held from April 4-10. [Image] * AUTHENTICITY : We are a member of the American Numismatic Association. All items are accompanied by a lifetime guarantee of authenticity. * DOMESTIC SHIPPING COSTS : Buyer will add $6.00 for Priority shipping with insurance. * INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING COSTS : Buyer will add the actual cost of shipping by air. It is the responsibility of the buyer to comply with foreign customs and exchange regulations. * RETURN POLICY : If you are not completely satisfied with this coin you can return it within 7 days of receipt for a full refund minus shipping costs. All items shipped within the U.S.A. are fully insured against loss or damage. Should any item arrive in damaged condition buyer agrees to save all packing materials pending examination by a representative of the shipping company. * PAYMENT METHODS : We accept checks, money orders, VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS and PAY PAL. [Image][Image][Image][I prefer PayPal, the #1 payment service in online auctions!] Personal checks must clear our bank before shipment of item except in cases of established clients. Click here to see ...AXIS MUNDI's... other quality auctions Copyright 2005 Axis Mundi AXIS MUNDI's 9 POINT BUYER PROTECTION & SERVICES PROGRAM 1) - 110% Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity : Should any coin, during the entire lifetime of the buyer, be found to be a modern fake, we will provide an immediate refund of all monies paid plus an extra 10% 2) - Professional Attribution and Documentation : Each coin is presented in a professional numismatic protective sleeve and accompanied by our written lifetime guarantee of authenticity which accurately documents the coin as to culture, region or ruler, precious metal, age, denomination and weight as well as a color photograph of the coin 3) - Permanent Photographic Archive : All coins are photographically logged in our permanent database for use by insurance companies investigating client loss or stolen property 4) - Secure Priority Shipping and Packing : Domestic shipments are fully insured against loss or damage via US Postal Delivery or Fed Ex. International shipments via Fed Ex or Registered Mail as per client request. Shipments are very securely packaged to prevent damage in transit 5) - Customer Service Telephone Support : Questions concerning coins offered for sale on eBay by Axis Mundi can be directed to our telephone support ( Mon-Fri 12- 6 pm mountain time ) at 505-424-3414. Special attention for new collectors ! 6) - Pay Pal Buyer Protection : Pay Pal payments for coins sold by Axis Mundi through eBay auction or online eBay storefront are automatically qualified for buyer protection coverage up to $1,000 at no additional cost 7) - Buyer Financing Available : No payments for 3 months and no interest if paid in 3 months using PayPal Buyer Credit. Total purchase must be over $199. Subject to credit approval. US residents only 8) - Square Trade Seal Member : Axis Mundi continues to meet the strict seal membership criteria of Square Trade for the benefit and security of eBay buyers. Seal membership qualifications are reviewed on a daily basis by Square Trade to insure up-to-date seller acceptance 9) - Consignment Service Available : We offer professional consignment services for individuals wishing to sell single coins or entire collections. Our fees and commissions are extremely competitive and can be custom tailored based on rarity and value of collection. Naturally, we are always interested in purchasing collections outright Thanks for your time and interest [Image] Created by eBay Seller's Assistant Pro v.2.5.086 -------------------------------------------------- [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image] [Image]Shipping, payment details and return policy[Image] [Image] Shipping Cost [Image]Services Available [Image]Available to US $3.80 US Postal Service Priority Mail® United [Image] [Image]States Only Will ship to Worldwide. 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