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Æ18 - Faustina II Nysa
| Bronze | 4 g | 18.3 mm |
| Issuer | Nysa (Conventus of Ephesus) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Faustina II (Annia Galeria Faustina) (161-175) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-165 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#309801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hades veiled, stainding in quadriga advancing to right, dragging away protesting Persephone.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΝVСΑEΩΝ
Translation: [of] Nysa.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina II, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appears on many coins from this time period.