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Coin of Alexandria Troas with bust of Gallienus

Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 253–267
Mint: Asia: Troas, Alexandria Troas

Medium/Technique Bronze
Dimensions Diameter: 24.5 mm. Weight: 9.29 gm. Die Axis: 7
Credit Line Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number62.460
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsNumismaticsCoins

DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Gallienus right.
IMP GALLIE
Reverse: Turreted, draped bust of the city right.
TROAS
ProvenanceBy 1962: with Münzen und Medaillen, A.G., Malzgasse 25, Basel, Switzerland; May 9, 1962: purchased by MFA from Münzen und Medaillen, A.G. for $ 1,221.00 (this is the total cost for 62.364–62.462)