© G. Armstrong (CC BY)
© G. Armstrong (CC BY)
Æ22 She-wolf; COL AVG TRO
| Bronze | 4.59 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria Troas (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-268 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.59 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#150322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
She-Wolf suckling twins
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COL AVG(O)
TRO(A)(D)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a she-wolf, which was a symbol of the city of Alexandria Troas. The she-wolf was associated with the legend of the city's founder, Antigonus I Monophthalmus, who was said to have been suckled by a she-wolf as an infant. This image was often used on coins minted in Alexandria Troas as a way of expressing the city's pride in its founder and its history.
