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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription AV TINA AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left, feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with a patera in her outstretched right hand, left hand on back of seat, inscription SALVS around. Date ca. 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver, diameter 16.5–18.0 mm, weight 2.88 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_473

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription AV TINA AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated throne left feeding snake wrapped altar patera outstretched right hand left hand back seat inscription SALVS Date ca 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 0° single round metallic object worn relief profile person showing head neck suggestion hair tied surface textured scratches small dents edge irregular chips visible colors shades gray subtle darker gray shadows lighter highlights.