Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) bearing two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—with inscription SAECVLI FELICIT. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.5 mm, weight 2.99 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_492

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscribed FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar bearing two children twins Commodus Antoninus inscription SAECVLI FELICIT Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.99 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface raised rim appearing silver-gray areas darker gray patina center indented rectangular shape faint shallow carved lines irregular marks edge slight nicks dents surface displays subtle scratches abrasion tones silver-gray light gray darker gray.