Hemiassarion - Faustina the Elder ΤΥΧΗ ΝΕΑϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΗ ΒΟϹΤΡΑ

Issuer Bostra (Arabia)
Year 138-161
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hemiassarion (0.05)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.8 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6702 , Spijkerman#11-13
Obverse description Veiled and draped bust of the deified Faustina I, right.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΘΕΑ ΦΑΥϹΤΕΙΝΑ
(Translation: Goddess Faustina)
Reverse description Turreted Tyche standing, facing, head, facing (or left or right), holding spear, resting left hand on hip, (resting foot on swimming river-god).
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΤΥΧΗ ΝΕΑϹ ΤΡΑΙΑΝΗ ΒΟϹΤΡΑ
(Translation: Fortune of the New Trajanic Bostra)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (138-161) - -
Numisquare ID 3731395290
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