I've never believed in Astrology or Horoscope. Of course Astronomy is a science. But that's a totally different matter. The point is the historical issue regarding to which degree ancient people believed in Horoscope and under which basis. It seems from ancient coins that their possible belief in the signs of the Zodiac was somewhat related to their mythology. For instance, Aquarius resembles the satyr Marsyas, whereas Sagittarius is nothing than the mythological creature of Centaur ( human head with the body of a horse). Taurus could refer to Di Mithra. The following coin which I posted before, has Centaur Sagittarius shooting an arrow on the upper central side of reverse, just over Tyche's head. Gordian III is facing his wife Tranquillina in a romantic gesture on obverse. Please post your coins that might represent a sign of the Zodiac. Any comment is welcome to shed light on these ancient collective myths.
The Sagittarius on your coin is the symbol for the Roman legion based in Singara. Roman legions favored symbols of the zodiac as their emblems. The site of Singara, or modern Sinjar, is located in northern Iraq in the area where the Yazidis were massacred by Isis not that long ago. Sinjar (Singara) has been called "the eternal flashpoint" due to the part it has played in the history of ancient and modern warfare.
No it's Centaur Sagittarius. He's shooting the arrow. Can you notice the bow and the pulled string?. Gordian III. Mesopotamia-Singara. BMC 8. SNG Cop 256.
Also from Mesopotamia-Edessa. Struck under Gordian III, the following coin has the sign of Aquarius( Marsyas) in left field of reverse, before Tyche's face. BMC 128.
from 165: Hill, G. (1916). The Mints of Roman Arabia and Mesopotamia. Journal of Roman Studies, 6, 135-169.
