Thessalonica in Macedonia, 253-268 AD., Salonina, Æ22, Moushmov 6888.

Thessalonica in Macedonia, Salonina, 253-268 AD.,
Æ22 (22 mm / 7,80 g),
Obv.: [KOP]NH CA-ΛΩNINA AYΓ , draped bust of Salonina right.
Rev.: ΘECCΑΛΟΝ - [ΙKH MHTPO K]O / ΠYΘIA (on the brabeion) , brabeion = Greek prize basket, meant to hold prize objects for the victors (also called "prize crown" "prize urn") with palm protruding an equal amount top and bottom. The coin labels the brabeion with the name of the games, ΠYΘIA at Thessalonica.
Moushmov 6888 .

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http://www.forumancientcoins.com/board/index.php?topic=28925.msg188295#msg188295
http://homepage.univie.ac.at/elisabeth.trinkl/forum/forum0300/14specht.htm