Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) — obverse: draped bust of Faustina II to the right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA (around); reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) on which two children (twins Commodus and Antoninus) are seated, inscription SAECVLI FELICIT (circumferential). Iconography: children, Commodus (161–192) — iconography, thrones. Date: 161–176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin (denarius). Diameter: 17.5 mm. Weight: 2.13 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_488

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 obverse draped bust Faustina II right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus seated inscription SAECVLI FELICIT circumferential Iconography children Commodus 161–192 iconography thrones Date 161–176 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin denarius Diameter 17.5 mm Weight 2.13 g Axis 180° round irregularly edged metallic object worn slightly textured surface shallow depressions object incised rectangular central area containing faint raised shapes suggest abstract design curved border uneven markings visible colors include shades gray silver subtle darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights.