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Æ33 - Antoninus Pius L ΚΑ
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
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| Year | 157-158 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, depicted with her characteristic coiffure of waved hair drawn back and arranged in a bun at the nape. The effigy is rendered in the typical Alexandrian provincial style, with the legend encircling the portrait in Greek characters. The coin shows heavy wear consistent with extended circulation. |
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| Obverse lettering | ΦΑΥϹΤΙΝΑ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ (Translation: Faustina Augusta) |
| Reverse description | Eagle standing to the right with head turned to the left, wings spread in a heraldic display, holding a wreath in its beak. The eagle, a quintessential symbol of imperial power and of the Alexandrian mint's reverse typology, is depicted with detailed feathering across the wings and body. The regnal year legend appears in the right field. |
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