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, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) on which two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—are seated, inscription SAECVLI·FELICIT. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver; weight 3.28 g; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_357

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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 inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus seated inscription SAECVLI·FELICIT Date Roman Empire Rome Coin silver weight 3.28 g diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm axis 180° small round metallic object weathered textured surface shades gray dark gray showing raised central square containing low-relief scene seated figure another small figure surrounded border raised marks ring short raised shapes edge object irregular slightly uneven edges subtle greenish brownish patina tones places set plain white background.