Description: Ionia, Smyrna, Faustina II (147 - 175 AD). ΦAVCTЄINA CЄBAC; draped bust right / EΠI CTΡ KΛ ΠΡOKΛOY COΦICTOY, CMVP; Nemesis standing left, holding scepter, wheel at feet to left.

Diameter: AE27 mm

Weight: 9 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: not in known sources; cf. SNG Fitzwilliam 4581. RPC Online 248.2

Commentary: very rare; light brown patina and metal surfaces

History: In the 2nd century AD Smyrna was a vibrant centre of Christianity with such figures as St. Polycarp or St. Irenaeus, who was a native of the city.

Article Number: 062-05-02-42747