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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180 (issuer). Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Draped throne (pulvinar) with two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—inscription SAECVLI FELICIT. Iconography: pulvinar with two children; thrones; children; Commodus (161–192) iconography; Faustina the Younger iconography. Date: 161–176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Object: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.99 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_491

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Draped throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus inscription SAECVLI FELICIT Iconography thrones children Commodus 161–192 iconography Younger iconography Date 161–176 Place Rome Roman Empire Object coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.99 g axis 180° round metallic object worn surface raised profile person's head side view showing facial features stylized hair surrounded raised decorative elements outer rim object displays scratches small dents cracks edge Visible colors include shades silver gray subtle darker gray tones.