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Æ20 - Faustina II ΚΡΗΤΙΕΩΝ ΦΛΑΟΥΙΟΠ
| Bronze | 5.00 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Creteia-Flaviopolis (Bithynia and Pontus) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Faustina II (Annia Galeria Faustina) (161-175) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-175 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.00 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stag standing, right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΡΗΤΙΕΩΝ ΦΛΑΟΥΙΟΠ
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.