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.
Lydia, Maeonia, Faustina II
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Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 5,68 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Imhoof-Blumer, Lydische Stadtmünzen 94, no. 10; SNG München 314 |
| Commentary: | dark green patina with strong sandy deposits |
Historical Context
The city's name refers to the mythologyical name of Lydia according to Homer ("Maeonia").
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