Caption

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, inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left, feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with a patera in her outstretched right hand, left hand on the back of the seat, inscribed S·ALVS. Iconography: personifications, snakes, altars, paterae; Salus (personification). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: denarius; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_187

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29.1Mb (1.9Mb) / 10.6in x 10.6in / 3187 x 3187 (300dpi)

Keywords

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 inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated throne left feeding snake wrapped altar patera outstretched right hand left hand back seat inscribed S·ALVS Iconography personifications snakes altars paterae Salus personification Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin denarius diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn surface showing raised profile person visible hair styled bun nape coin rim beaded border ring raised irregular shapes portrait metal silver areas darker tarnish small scratches dents across surface notches chips edge.