Description: Lydia, Maeonia, Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius (147 - 175 AD). Draped bust right; ΦΑΥCΤЄΙΝΑ ΝЄΑ CЄΒΑC / Demeter standing, left, holding poppy, ears of corn and long torch; Є ΠΙ ΚΥЄΙΝΤΟΥ ΑΡΧ ΜΑΙΟΝΩΝ.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 5,68 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: Imhoof-Blumer, Lydische Stadtmünzen 94, no. 10; SNG München 314

Commentary: dark grey patina with minor deposits

History: The city's name refers to the mythologyical name of Lydia according to Homer ("Maeonia").

Article Number: 016-01-01-41652