162 NGC F Faustina Jr Egypt Alexandria Diobol Eagle Marcus Aurelius Rare (24010602C)
Dated Fine Alexandria Roman Egypt AE diobol coin, approx 22mm, 8.52g.
NGC Certified to F (Fine).
Struck for Empress Faustina Jr, during the reign of her husband Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Minted in Marcus Aurelius's 3rd Alexandrian year (Greek letter gamma) = 162/163 CE.
Emmett: 2317/3, rated as R5 (highest rarity designation).
Obverse: Empress Faustina Jr draped bust facing right, full Greek legend.
Reverse: Eagle standing left with head right, flanked by date letters L gamma.
The eagle was viewed by Romans as the king of birds. It was a symbol of imperial power, and therefore represented courage, strength and immortality.
