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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Bust of the Empress on the right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearled border; inscription 'FAVSTINA AVG ANTO[NIN] AVG P II FIL'. Reverse: CONCORDIA — Concordia stands straight with her head turned to the right, lifting the hem of her robe with her right hand and holding a cornucopia in her left; pearled border. Silver coin (denarius), 150–152 CE, Roman Empire; Rome; weight 2.71 g; axis 180°.

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearled border inscription Favstina Avg Anto Nin Avg P Ii Fil Reverse Concordia stands straight head turned lifting hem robe right hand holding cornucopia left Silver coin denarius 150–152 Ce Roman Empire Rome weight 2.71 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person facing surrounded raised border band textured markings coin irregular edges small chips cracks raised portrait area details hair facial contours Colors visible include silvery gray darker gray tones recessed areas subtle brownish tarnish.