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LOT 9256750
Troas, Alexandria Troas AE 'As'. Time of Trebonianus Gallus to Valerian I, AD 251-260. Pseudo-autonomous issue.
CO ALEX TRO, turreted and draped bust of Tyche to right, with vexillum inscribed CO AV in two lines behind / COL AVG TROADE, Herakles standing facing, head to right, resting his right hand on hip and leaning left on club set on rock; to left, bow and quiver. RPC IX 533 = SNG von Aulock 1464 = Bellinger A484. Near Very Fine. Exceedingly Rare; apparently the second known example.(4.13gr, 22mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 9256750
Troas, Alexandria Troas AE 'As'.
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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