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Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) issuer. Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left, in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera from which she feeds a snake coiled around an altar; her left hand rests on the back of the seat, inscription S · ALVS around. Iconography: Salus (personification), snakes, pateras, altars, personifications. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_186

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated throne left outstretched right hand holds patera feeds snake coiled altar left hand rests back seat inscription S · ALVS Iconography Salus personification snakes pateras altars personifications Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° circular metallic object weathered uneven surface showing raised recessed areas form worn central design object primarily silver-gray darker gray scratches slight brownish discoloration small spot edges irregular small chips indentations.