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Help with Phoenician Tetrobol

madsmads Posts: 5
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Hi all, I am hoping that someone can help me with this one as I am a newcomer. I am trying to find out the meaning of the lettering on the reverse of a Phoenician silver Tetrobol. I understand that the OMP which looks like it is Greek, denotes the date. But I have no idea what the BC above the galley might be. I can only assume that it is Latin. The coin is from Arados c.110BC. Thankyou


I'm afraid I didn't manage to attach picture to this posting but managed to attach to another a few topics below - Thanks

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  • laurentyvanlaurentyvan Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the boards mads. There are several collectors here who will be able to help you, I'm sure. Just be patient...image
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    is that you end up being governed by inferiors. – Plato
  • CIVITASCIVITAS Posts: 2,256 ✭✭✭
    The BC is most likely a Magistrate's monogram or initials.
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  • JohnZJohnZ Posts: 1,732 ✭
    Welcome to the boards! image

    The BC stands for "before Christ". image

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