An Interesting Selection of Roman Provincial Coinage
Paphlagonia, Pompeiolois. Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius. Bronze circa 161-175, Æ 9.24 g. ΦΑVСΤΕΙΝΑ СΕΒΑСΤΗ Draped bust r., wearing stephane. Rev. ΜΗΤΡΟ ΠΟΜΠΗΙΟΠΟΛΙС Demeter standing facing, head l., wearing corn wreath, holding two ears of corn and long sceptre. Recueil Général 6. BMC –. SNG von Aulock –. SNG Copenhagen –. RPC Online 4929.3 temp. (this coin).
Extremely rare. Only three specimens listed in RPC. Dark patina,
two nicks on reverse field, otherwise very fine
Ex M&M GmbH sale 13, 2003, 300.