Drachm - Faustina Junior ΥΠΕΡ ΝΙΚΗϹ ΡΩΜΑΙΩΝ

Issuer Carrhae (Mesopotamia)
Year 167-175
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Drachm (1)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 3.61 g
Diameter 16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6499 , BMC RE#6
Obverse description Laureate bust of Empress facing left, lettering around.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΦΑΥϹΤΙΝΑ ϹΕΒΑϹΤΗ
(Translation: Faustina Augusta)
Reverse description Salus/Hygieia standing, left, holding short sceptre, feeding serpent from patera; serpent entwined around altar.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΥΠΕΡ ΝΙΚΗϹ ΡΩΜΑΙΩΝ
(Translation: for the victory of the Romans)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (167-175) - -
Numisquare ID 6013978200
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