Thrace. Philippopolis. Faustina II (Annia Galeria Faustina Minor), wife of Marcus Aurelius, Augusta AD 147-175

Faustina II – Philippopolis (Thrace)

• Empress: Faustina II (Annia Galeria Faustina Minor), wife of Marcus Aurelius, Augusta AD 147-175

• Province / Mint: Thrace, Philippopolis

• Denomination: AE 20 (assarion)

• AE-20 mm / 3.7 g

• Obverse: ΦAVCTEINA CEBACTH (or ΦΑΥCΤΕΙΝΑ ΝΕΑ CΕΒΑCΤΗ) – draped bust right

• Reverse: ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN – veiled Demeter (or Kore) standing half-left, holding torch in each hand

• References: RPC IV.1, 7499 (temporary); Mouchmov, Philippopolis 137-138; Varbanov 871 ff.

• Condition notes :

Fine, attractive mottled green patina, obverse worn but bust outline clear, reverse Demeter fully visible despite rough surfaces