Aureus; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA; reverse: Salus seated left, holding a patera in her right hand above an altar around which a snake coils, left hand resting on the throne, inscription SALVTI · AVGVSTAE. Iconography: Salus (personification), personifications, snakes, pateras, altars. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–19.0 mm; weight 6.90 g; axis 0°.
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Aureus; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA; reverse: Salus seated left, holding a patera in her right hand above an altar around which a snake coils, left hand resting on the throne, inscription SALVTI · AVGVSTAE. Iconography: Salus (personification), personifications, snakes, pateras, altars. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–19.0 mm; weight 6.90 g; axis 0°.

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Aureus Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA reverse Salus seated left holding patera right hand altar snake coils left hand resting throne inscription SALVTI · AVGVSTAE Iconography personification personifications snakes pateras altars Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–19.0 mm weight 6.90 g axis 0° circular gold coin raised profile person showing detailed hair pulled back facial features relief surrounded raised rim group raised decorative marks edge visible colors highlights brighter gold darker shadows.

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