Hemiassarion - Faustina the Elder ΤΥΧΗ ΝΕΑϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΗ ΒΟϹΤΡΑ

€1.00
IssuerBostra (Arabia)
Year138-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemiassarion (0.05)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6702 , Spijkerman#11-13
Obverse descriptionVeiled and draped bust of the deified Faustina I, right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΘΕΑ ΦΑΥϹΤΕΙΝΑ
(Translation: Goddess Faustina)
Reverse descriptionTurreted Tyche standing, facing, head, facing (or left or right), holding spear, resting left hand on hip, (resting foot on swimming river-god).
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΥΧΗ ΝΕΑϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΗ ΒΟϹΤΡΑ
(Translation: Fortune of the New Trajanic Bostra)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-161)  - -
Catalog ID3731395290
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