As - Faustina the Younger (Isis) (161-176) front As - Faustina the Younger (Isis) (161-176) back
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As - Faustina the Younger Isis

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
161-176
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#264445
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Isis, with lotus flower on her head, holding sistrum in right hand; at her feet, peacock standing left and lion standing right.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Faustina the Younger, who was a Roman empress and wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a representation of the goddess Isis, highlighting the cultural and religious influences of the Roman Empire during that time period.