Æ23 - Elagabalus COL AVG TRO ALEX (or COL ALEX AVG)

Alexandria Troas was a Roman colony founded by Antigonus and refounded by Lysimachus before Augustus reorganized it as a full colonia, granting it the right to issue colonial bronze — which it did prolifically through the third century. The dual legend form seen on this type, oscillating between COL AVG TRO ALEX and COL ALEX AVG across dies, reflects no policy change; it is simply the inconsistency of local engravers working without tight central oversight.

Elagabalus's reign lasted just four years before the Praetorian Guard murdered him and dragged his body through Rome's streets.