Æ27 - Trebonianus Gallus COL TYRO METRO

€2.00
IssuerTyre (Syria)
Year251-253
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight13.36 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IX#1997
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallus, right, seen from rear
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP C C VIBIVS TREBO GALLVS AVG
(Translation: Emperor Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionAbove: Fortuna-Astarte standing facing, raising right arm on trophy and holding long standard; to right, Victory standing on column, left, crowning Fortuna-Astarte, and club downwards; at feet, murex shell and a small statue of Marsyas, carrying wineskin over shoulder; below, four Tychai, from left to right: Fortuna raising arm, Fortuna holding up offerings, Fortuna pouring libation on altar and Fortuna raising arm
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL TYRO METRO
(Translation: at the colony Tyre, metropolis)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251-253)  - -
Catalog ID2466404830
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