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Ancient Roman Provincial bronze coin of Hadrian, struck at Tripolis in Phoenicia in AD 117.The obverse depicts a laureate bust of Hadrian facing right with slight drapery.The reverse features the jugate draped busts of the Dioscuri, the divine twins Castor and Pollux, facing right. Each wears a laureate cap surmounted by a star, creating a distinctive and highly recognizable reverse type.The Dioscuri were among the most important divine twin figures of the ancient Mediterranean world and were closely associated with protection, horsemanship and safe travel.Attribution:
• Ruler: Hadrian
• Year: AD 117
• Region: Phoenicia
• City: Tripolis
• Denomination: AE25
• Composition: Bronze• Obverse: ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΚΑΙСΑΡ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΟС ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟС; laureate bust right with slight drapery• Reverse: ΤΡΙΠΟΛЄΙΤΩΝ ΗΚΥ; draped jugate busts of the Dioscuri right, each wearing laureate petasi surmounted by stars• Reference: RPC III 3829; Rouvier 1695; BMC 48–55
• Weight: 10.1 grams
• Diameter: 25 mm
• Condition: Good Very Fine An appealing Hadrian provincial bronze with an especially distinctive twin Dioscuri reverse.The coin pictured is the exact coin offered.
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