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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress (161–176); issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor (161–180). 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. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver; diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm; weight 3.28 g; axis 180°. Iconography: thrones, children; Faustina the Younger and Commodus iconography noted.

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LZT26A61_359

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus inscription SAECVLI·FELICIT Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter ~17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.28 g axis 180° Iconography thrones children Commodus iconography noted round metallic object irregular edge showing raised central square containing simplified scene two small upright figures larger seated kneeling figure rendered low-relief surface worn slightly pitted texture dark gray brownish patina subtle lighter highlights raised areas ring raised impressions central square uneven rim details metal thicker places background plain white.