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ID:     197360
     [UNVERIFIED]
Type:     Roman Provincial
Region:     SYRIA, Decapolis
City:     Gadara
Issuer:     Faustina II Jr.
Date Ruled:     Augusta, 147-175 AD
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     AE22
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD Augusta, 147-175
Diameter:     22 mm
Weight:     7.07 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     FAVCTINA CEBATH
Obverse Description:     Draped bust right
Reverse Legend:     ΓΑDAPEWN• EKC
Reverse Description:     Laureate and draped bust of Zeus right
Primary Reference:     Spijkerman 49 corr. (same dies)
Reference2:     Rosenberger IV 51 (same dies)
Reference3:     SNG ANS 1312-3 (same dies)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=62316
Grade:     Good VF, dark green patina with earthen highlights.
Notes:     Spijkerman incorrectly lists Zeus as diademed, but all specimens clearly show him wearing a laurel wreath.