Caption

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 the back of the seat, inscription 'SALVS' around. Date: 161–176 CE, Roman Empire (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_474

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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 Salvs Date 161–176 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter 16.5–18.0 mm weight 2.88 g axis 0° round worn object metallic gray surface showing irregular edges surface scratches faint raised contours form outline seated human figure parts chair subtle variations gray darker shadowed areas.