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11 October 2020
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A new type for Gallienus from Alexandria Troas

Starting Price: 75 CHF
Hammer Price:  420 CHF
Lot 987

TROAS. Alexandria Troas. Gallienus, 253-268. Assarion (Bronze, 21.5 mm, 5.64 g, 1 h). IMP C LICIN GALLIEN Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gallienus to right. Rev. TRO Tripod with filleted olive branches tied to its legs. Bellinger -. BMC -. SNG Copenhagen -. Possibly an unpublished type for Gallienus. Very fine.



Here we have the uncommon depiction of a tripod, sacred to the god Apollo, tied with filleted olive branches. Filleted olive branches were carried by priests of Apollo and signified that they were his suppliants. Their use by suppliants in Christian ceremony, where they are often tied with white wool in addition to fillets, has continued, and they are known as hiketeria.

Online bidding closes: 11 Oct 2020, 22:13:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 29 Mar 2024, 15:12:09 CET Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:420 CHF by MailBidder8320 (5 bids)
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