The Roman Empire
Annia Faustina, third wife of Elagabal
Too few coins of Annia’s survive to really identify portrait types. AMP. Tetradrachm, Alexandria 221-222, billon 14.39 g. ANNIA – FAYCTINA – CEBA Draped bust r. Rev. L E Ares standing l., holding parazonium and spear; at his feet, shield. BMC 1551. Dattari 4190. Geissen 2382. Very rare. Old cabinet tone and very fine