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denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176, posthumously), busts of Faustina the Younger, iconography: imperial busts, Aeternitas (personification) with torch attribute. Obv. A FAV STINA PIA — Bust of the empress on the right in drapery, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border. Rev. RNITAS — Aeternitas stands upright with head turned left, right hand raising a veil over her right shoulder, left hand holding a long torch; pearl border. Date: 176–180. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.29 g; axis 180°.'

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denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumously busts iconography imperial busts Aeternitas personification torch attribute Obv Fav Stina Pia Bust empress right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearl border Rev Rnitas stands upright turned left right hand raising veil right shoulder left hand holding long torch Date 176–180 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.29 g axis 180° round worn metal coin uneven slightly scalloped edge shown white background coin surface mostly dark gray areas lighter gray hints brownish tones bears faint shallowly incised figure standing person center subtle linear details suggesting draped clothing rim irregular dents textured marks.