Faustina II AE25 of Philippopolis | Rv. Demeter with corn | 25mm, 7.97g

Faustina II AE25 of Philippopolis | Rv. Demeter with corn | 25mm, 7.97g

Lot 631 · Consigned by watsonmusical

Hammer price $15.00

Description

Scarce middle bronze of Faustina II from Philippopolis. Some earthen deposits, obverse worn.

Obv: ΦAVCTEINA CEBACTH. Draped bust right

Rev: ΦIΛIΠΠOΠOΛEITΩN. Demeter standing left, holding corn ears and torch

City: Philippopolis

Region: Thrace

Ref: Moushmov 5163

Diam: 25mm

Wt: 7.97g

Provenance: ex. The Collection of an American Naval Officer; ex. Roma Numismatics, 2023