Æ20 - Valerian and Gallienus COL AVG TRO (D) (or TROAC)

Features

Issuer	Alexandria Troas (Conventus of Adramyteum)
Emperor	Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	253-260
Composition	Bronze
Weight	4.37 g
Diameter	20 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 539239
References	RPC Online X# 63967 British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press (publisher). Roman Provincial Coinage / Volume 10. From Valerian to Diocletian (AD 253–297). British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press.

Obverse

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Valerian, right, seen from rear

Lettering: IMP LIC VALERIA(N)V(S) (A)(VG)

Unabridged legend: Imperator Licinius Valerianus Augustus

Translation: Emperor Licinius Valerianus Augustus

Reverse

Marsyas standing right, raising right hand, and holding wineskin over left shoulder

Lettering: COL AVG TROA(D) (or TROAC)

Unabridged legend: coloniae Augustae Troadis

Translation: of the Augustan colony of the Troad

Comments

Bellinger A443

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (253-260)

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