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, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left, in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left hand rests on back of seat, legend S A - LVS. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin: silver, diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.13 g, axis 0°.
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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, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left, in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left hand rests on back of seat, legend S A - LVS. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin: silver, diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.13 g, axis 0°.

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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 legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated throne left outstretched right hand holds patera feeding snake wrapped altar left hand rests back seat legend S - Lvs Roman Empire 161–176 Coin silver diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.13 g axis 0° worn round metallic object uneven edge slightly irregular outline showing raised profile- shape center surface scratches pits shallow depressions small crack near top edge roughened areas rim visible colors include shades gray darker gray-brown spots.

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