Faustina II. AE 21; Faustina II; Capitolias, Decapolis, Year 70 = 166/7 or 167/8 CE, AE 21, 5.91g. Sofaer Coll.-5 (p. 156, pl. 133, same dies); Spijkerman-6 (p. 100, pl. 19, same dies). Obv: FAYC[TEINA] - CEBACTH Bust draped r. Rx: KA?ITW?IE - WN I I A . O Female figure standing l. holding globe and scepter. The Sofaer catalogue overlooks the final A of Faustina's name, which for lack of space is written on her bust. Spijkerman, probably in error, interprets the scepter of the figure on the reverse as a column surmounted by Nike who crowns the deity.Green-brown patina. F
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