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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;maridvnvm, post: 2093730, member: 31620&quot;]Hey Steve....I have a coin that shares an obverse die with your Troas, horse coin you posted above.</p><p><br /></p><p>I bought this one because it clearly shows that the blank was filed before being struck. The result isn&#039;t the most pleasing coin in the world but is an insight into the manufacturing of coins at this mint at this time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Reigns of Valerian and Gallienus. AE23, Alexandria, Troas, AE23</p><p><br /></p><p>Obv:– CO-L TROA, turreted bust of Tyche right, vexillum behind;</p><p>Rev:– CO AVG TRO, eagle, with open wings, standing right on forepart of a bull</p><p>Minted in Alexandria, Troas, c. 253 - 268 A.D. reigns of Valerian and Gallienus</p><p><br /></p><p>22.38 mm. 5.22 gms</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10618/GI_105a_img.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Martin[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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