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

 
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#264446
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Isis Pharia, veil flying above her head, walking right and holidng sistrum in right hand; behind her, light-house; before, ship with mast and sail.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Younger, who was a powerful Roman empress and wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. She was known for her intelligence, political influence, and her support of various social and cultural projects, including the construction of public buildings and the promotion of the arts. The coin's design, which shows her wearing a crown and holding a scepter, reflects her status as a prominent figure in Roman society.