As - Faustina the Younger Isis

€264,445.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year161-176
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#1725, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1725
Obverse descriptionBust of Faustina II, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, left.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFAVSTINA AVGVSTA
(Translation: Faustina Augusta. Faustina the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionIsis, with lotus flower on her head, holding sistrum in right hand; at her feet, peacock standing left and lion standing right.
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MintageND (161-176)  - -
Catalog ID7291700160
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