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Æ21 - Faustina II ΟVΛΠΙΑϹ ΠΑVΤΑΛΙΑϹ
| Bronze | 6.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Pautalia (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Faustina II (Annia Galeria Faustina) (161-175) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-176 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Hera standing, l., holding patera and long sceptre.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΟVΛΠΙΑϹ ΠΑVΤΑΛΙΑϹ
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.