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, wearing a diadem; legend ADV. FAVSTINA AV. Pearl border. Reverse: Throne decorated with drapery on which two children sit; legend SAECVLI FELICIT. Imperial busts; iconography of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius), weight 2.64 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_286

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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 wearing diadem legend ADV Favstina Av Pearl border Reverse Throne decorated drapery two children sit legend SAECVLI FELICIT Imperial busts iconography Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius weight 2.64 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object irregular edge surface patina showing raised profile person's head center facing textured hair raised decorative elements head object displays cracks surface abrasions generally dark gray silvery color areas lighter highlights darker tarnish.