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Tetradrachm of Aesillas as Quaestor in Macedonia, Bottiaia(?)

Tetradrachm of Aesillas as Quaestor in Macedonia, Bottiaia(?)

Aesillas

Roman Provincial

Obv.: Head of the deified Alexander to r. , beardless, with long floating hair and the horn of Zeus Ammon around his ear. In front under chin letter B Rev.: Vertical club of Herakles flanked by money chest (cista) to l. and a quaestor's chair (sella) to r. , surrounded by a laurel wreath. In right field the letter Q for quaestor.

Silver

Roman Republican period, Late, to Early Imperial

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