Quote Originally Posted by Justinian II View Post
A rose was used for Rhodes; Rhodes was famous for its roses, and by extension, rose perfume. It was put on their coins; I'm looking at a replica Rhodian coin right now and there it is, the rose of Rhodes.
Really? I thought both symbols of Rhodos was the Apollo/Sun (As patron god) and the lion, as I've seen quite a few Rhodian coins minted with a lion on it.