© Arusak
© Arusak
Æ24 - Faustina II Philippopolis
| Bronze | 8.24 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Philippopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (147-161) |
| Empress | Faustina II (Annia Galeria Faustina) (161-175) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147-174 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.24 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#197836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Demeter standing left holding corn ears and torch, altar at foot left
Lettering: ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN
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.
