Description
Ilion, Troas, circa 161 AD. Æ-21, 6.22 gr., 21 mm.
Obv: ΦΑUСΤΕΙΝ СЄΒΑС; draped bust of Faustina minor to the right.
Rev: ΙΛΙЄΩΝ; cult-statue of Athena of Ilion, wearing kalathos, standing on short column to the right, brandishing spear and holding spindle; before: cow standing to the left.
Ref: RPC IV.2 Online 106 (temporary); SNG Copenhagen 396; BMC 54.
Scarce. Attractive green patina, minor scrape to the obverse. Good very fine.
Beautiful reverse composition of great artistic merit.
