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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), 147–161. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL. Reverse: Concordia seated left, holding a flower in her right hand, resting her left on a cornucopia, globe under the seat, inscribed CONC - O - RDIA. Iconography: flowers, personification Concordia, globes, cornucopias. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta 147–161 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscribed FAVSTINA AVG - PII AVG FIL Reverse Concordia seated left holding flower right hand resting cornucopia globe under seat inscribed CONC - O - RDIA Iconography flowers personification Concordia globes cornucopias Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° worn round metallic coin raised profile person's head head short hair pulled back facial features low relief coin surface scratches areas darker tarnish coin silver color patches gray brownish discoloration set white background.