Roman Empire, Faustina minor, 161-175, Æ-21 ca. 161, Ilion, Troas, scarce

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Roman Empire. Faustina Minor, 161-175. Æ-21, 6.22 gr., 21 mm, ca. AD 161, Ilion, Troas.
Obverse: ΦΑUСΤΕΙΝ СЄΒΑС; draped bust of Faustina minor to the right //
Reverse: ΙΛΙЄΩΝ; cult-statue of Athena of Ilion, wearing kalathos, standing on short column to the right, brandishing spear and holding spindle; before: cow standing to the left.

RPC IV.2 Online 106 (temporary); SNG Copenhagen 396; BMC 54.

Scarce. Attractive green patina, minor scrape to the obverse. Good very fine

Comment

Beautiful reverse composition of great artistic merit.

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