TROAS. Alexandria Troas. Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253. 'As' (Bronze, 20 mm, 7.58 g, 12 h). [IMP C V]IBI TREB[O GALLVS AV]G Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Trebonianus Gallus to right. Rev. [AVG / TROADA] The decurions of Alexandria in session: nine men seated in a semicircle wearing togas, the two outer ones on curule chairs, the two central ones holding short staffs; beneath, ALEXAND inscribed on the upper step. Bellinger A409. RPC IX online 432. Rare and with a very interesting reverse. Somewhat corroded and porous, otherwise, good fine.
The reverse shows the city council of Alexandria Troas in formal session, with nine decurions seated in a semicircle; the two outer figures sit on curule chairs, while the two central members hold short staffs. This rare and highly unusual type provides a vivid representation of civic administration and municipal authority in the Roman East