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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Æ23 ΤΡΙΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ
| Bronze | 4.68 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Tripolis (Conventus of Sardis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-268 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.68 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#343310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Dionysus standing left, holding cantharus and thyrsus.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΡΙΠΟΛEΙΤΩΝ
Translation: Tripolis
Interesting fact
The obverse (front) side of the coin features the image of a Roman emperor, likely Emperor Trajan (r. 98-117 AD), while the reverse (back) side depicts a mythological scene of a nymph riding a sea monster, which is a common motif in ancient Greek and Roman art.