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Æ22 - Faustina II ΔΑΛΙϹΑΝΔΕωΝ ΚΟΙΝ ΛΥΚΑ
| Bronze | 5.33 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Dalisandus (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Faustina II (Annia Galeria Faustina) (161-175) |
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166-175 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.33 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#417713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena standing, left, holding spear, resting arm on shield.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΑΛΙϹΑΝΔΕωΝ ΚΟΙΝ ΛΥΚΑ
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.