Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) on which two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—are seated; inscription SAECVLI FELICIT. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: thrones, children, Commodus (161–192) — pulvinar with two children. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver denarius; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.55 g; axis 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_353

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus seated inscription SAECVLI FELICIT Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Iconography thrones children Commodus 161–192 Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.55 g axis 195° circular metallic object worn surface showing shades silver dark gray featuring raised profile person hair tied back visible ear neck surrounded border raised dots ring raised shapes edge tones include gray hints black.