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Æ25 Marsyas; Alexandreia Troas
| Bronze | 6.31 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria Troas (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-268 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.31 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#283511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Marsyas standing right on pedestal, wineskin over his shoulder, right hand raised.
Lettering: COL AVG TROA
Translation:
Colonia Augusta Troada.
Colony Augusta of Troas.
Comment
Lettering variants are known.Other references: Bellinger #497; SNG von Aulock #1463.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marsyas, a mythological figure who was a satyr and a musician, on one side, and an image of Alexandreia Troas, the city where the coin was minted, on the other side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire.