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Translation of legend abbreviations:

ΦAVCTINACEBACTH

Faustina Augusta

 

EGYPT, Alexandria.   Faustina II

year 8, CE 167/8

tetradrachm, 23mm, 12.1 gm

Obv: ΦAVCTINACEBACTH; draped bust of Faustina II right

Rev:  Helios bust right (L-H not visible but this reverse was only issued in year 8)

Ref:  Emmett 2277(8), R5

from a private dealer at the ANA World's Fair of Money, August 2014

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