Phonicia Tripolis - Dioscuri




Province Phoenicia
City Tripolis
Size (mm) 25
Weight (g) 11.79
Die Axis 0
Tariff 1/16 stater
Governor -
Ob. Leg. M OΠ ΔIAΔOVMENIANOC KAI
Ob. Desc. Bare headed and cuirassed bust right
Meaning Marcus Opellius Diadumenianus Caesar
Rev. Leg. TPIΠO/ΛITΩN /ΘKΦ
Rev. Desc. The Dioscuri standing facing one another, each holding spear and grapes
Meaning (Coin) of the people of Tripolis – remembering the heroes of Rome, patrons of safe sea voyages
References; Collection; BMC Phoenicia pg. 221, 108; SNG Copenhagen - , SNGuk_0102_0462 ; BMC Phoenicia No. 108 p.221. Vismara pp.196 No. 78-87; SNG Swiss II No. 2310; Mionnet Sup. Vol. 8; No. 257, p.292; Mionnet Vol. 5; No.449, p.405;
Notes: Dated CY 529 (AD 217/218). The Dioscuri were the sons of Jupiter (also Castor and Pollux or Tyndarides) and heroes of Rome. Often seen with lances and horses.