Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVS — Draped bust of the empress to right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun; pearled border. Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS — Throne decorated with drapery on which two children sit; pearled border. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_282

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Favstina Avgvs Draped bust empress right hair arranged waves tied bun pearled border Reverse Saecvli Felicitas Throne decorated drapery two children sit Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn raised relief showing side profile person's head neck surrounded inner ring raised decorative elements coin's surface uneven wear small scratches slight crack edge patina tones silver gray dark brown hints warm bronze.