Alexandreia (AD 198-217) AE 24 - Caracalla

Caracalla, 198-217 AD. AE24 (8.08g). [M AV ] ANT[O] - NINVS PIVS AV, draped, cuirassed and laureate bust right / [C]OL AV - G TROA, Marsyas with vine-bag over left shoulder, standing lightly bent right on a small base, right hand raised. Rare, F+/about VF. Hoeft coll.

Marsyas is a well-known symbol of Roman colonies.

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Filename:	alexandria_troas_caracalla_BellingerA289.jpg
City/Mint name:	Alexandreia
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Keywords:	bronze / roman
References:	Bellinger A289 (type 58); cf. SNG Copenhagen 138 and 150 (different obv. legend)
Photo courtesy of:	David Connors - www.vcoins.com/ancient/davidconnors
Filesize:	40 KiB
Date added:	Apr 24, 2009
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