Denarius, 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) on which two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—are seated, inscription SAECVLI FELICIT. Iconography: thrones; children; Faustina the Younger; Commodus. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius). Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.28 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius, 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) on which two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—are seated, inscription SAECVLI FELICIT. Iconography: thrones; children; Faustina the Younger; Commodus. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius). Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.28 g, axis 180°.

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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 seated inscription SAECVLI FELICIT Iconography thrones children Commodus Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius Diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.28 g axis 180° worn round metallic coin dark gray silvery patina showing raised profile person coin edge irregular slightly chipped places faint raised decorative marks profile.

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