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Coin of Alexandria Troas with bust of Valerian I
Roman Provincial
Imperial Period
A.D. 253–260
Mint: Asia: Troas, Alexandria Troas
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 22.5 mm. Weight: 4.62 gm. Die Axis: 6
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number63.1098
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Laureate, draped, cuirassed bust of Valerian to right.
IMPLICVALERIANVSAVG
Reverse: Apollo Smintheus, standing right, holds bow in left hand, patera in right. Raven at his feet to right.
COLAVG TROAD (the D is shown backwards on the coin).
IMPLICVALERIANVSAVG
Reverse: Apollo Smintheus, standing right, holds bow in left hand, patera in right. Raven at his feet to right.
COLAVG TROAD (the D is shown backwards on the coin).
ProvenanceBy 1963: with Robert E. Hecht, Jr.; purchased by MFA from Robert E. Hecht, Jr., September 18, 1963