Catalogo
| Emittente | Tripolis (Syria Phoenice) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 117 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Bronze |
| Peso | 8.47 g |
| Diametro | 24 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | III#3829 , SNG Copenhagen#280 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Laureate head of Hadrian, right. With drapery on shoulder. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Greek |
| Legenda del dritto |
ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙϹΑΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟϹ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟϹ (Translation: Emperor Caesar Trajan Hadrian) |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Draped busts of the Dioscuri jugate, right; each wearing laureate pileus surmounted by star. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio |
ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ ΗΚΥ (Translation: [Coin] of the Tripolitans, 428) |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (117) - Year 428 (ΗΚΥ) - |
| ID Numisquare | 1302384750 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This Æ24 bronze from Tripolis, Syria Phoenice, dated 117 AD, marks Emperor Hadrian's accession. As an early provincial issue, it demonstrates swift dissemination of imperial authority and recognition of the new ruler across the Roman Empire. Tripolis, a significant port, was crucial for regional trade and administration. The coin's legend, ΤΡΙΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ, confirms its municipal origin, reflecting the city's self-governance under Roman oversight, vital for commerce and reinforcing imperial loyalty.
Artistry: The artistry aligns with Roman provincial numismatic traditions of Syria. Engravers were anonymous, with the style reflecting a local school—robust, less refined than imperial mints