Bucephalus Numismatic
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TROAS. Alexandria Troas. Caracalla, 193-211 AD. AE.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AV.
Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla, r.
Rev: COL AVG TROA.
Emperor standing left, holding spear and sacrificing from patera over a lighted altar set before a cult statue of Apollo Smintheus, with patera and bow, facing right on base; between, eagle flying right, carrying head of bull in talons.
Cf. Bellinger A271 (rev. Type 10); BMC 93 and Lindgren III 302.
Condition: Very Fine.
Weight: 8.42 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.
Obv: ANTONINVS PIVS AV.
Laureate and draped bust of Caracalla, r.
Rev: COL AVG TROA.
Emperor standing left, holding spear and sacrificing from patera over a lighted altar set before a cult statue of Apollo Smintheus, with patera and bow, facing right on base; between, eagle flying right, carrying head of bull in talons.
Cf. Bellinger A271 (rev. Type 10); BMC 93 and Lindgren III 302.
Condition: Very Fine.
Weight: 8.42 g.
Diameter: 23 mm.