Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Draped bust of the empress on the right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; legend FAVSTINA AVGVS. Pearled border. Reverse: SAECVLI FELICITAS; throne decorated with drapery on which two children sit. Imperial busts; iconography includes throne with two children. Roman Empire, 161–176. Rome. Coin, weight 3.15 g, axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_283

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Available size

40.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Draped bust empress right hair arranged waves tied bun back head legend FAVSTINA AVGVS Pearled border Reverse Saecvli Felicitas throne decorated drapery two children sit Imperial busts iconography includes throne two children Roman Empire 161–176 Rome Coin weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic object worn dark gray surface lighter silvery highlights showing embossed rectangular framed scene center depicting stylized structure peaked roof three simplified humanlike figures inside figure seated surrounded raised rim band carved marks edge metal small scratches dents shallow chip side palette dark gray silvery gray hints brownish patina.