Tripolis and Orthosia tetradrachms of Caracalla: Attribution and analysis of ‘pilei’ and ‘idol’ tetradrachms

Kropp, Andreas

Abstract

This article discusses two groups of Syro-Phoenician tetradrachms of Caracalla generally attributed to Ptolemais in Phoenicia, one with mintmarks depicting the caps of the Dioscuri (pilei), the other a local cult image. Based on a close examination of the style, iconography and inscriptions, the present article argues for attributing these coins to Tripolis and Orthosia in northern Phoenicia.

Citation

Kropp, A. (2021). Tripolis and Orthosia tetradrachms of Caracalla: Attribution and analysis of ‘pilei’ and ‘idol’ tetradrachms. Revue Belge de Numismatique et de Sigillographie, 156, 143-189

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Nov 3, 2020
• Publication Date: May 3, 2021
• Deposit Date: May 25, 2024
• Print ISSN: 0774-5885
• Electronic ISSN: 2953-0717
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 156
• Pages: 143-189
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/35204336
• Publisher URL: http://www.numisbel.be/abs2021_5.htm