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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left; in her outstretched right hand she holds a patera feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left hand on the back of the seat, legend S · ALVS circumferential. Iconography: personifications, snakes, altars, paterae; inscription/subjects note Faustina the Younger. Date: 161–176 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin type: denarius; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.85 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 Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated throne left outstretched right hand holds patera feeding snake wrapped altar left hand back seat legend S · ALVS circumferential Iconography personifications snakes altars paterae inscription subjects note Date 161–176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin type denarius diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing relief seated figure holding curved object resting arm chair- structure surface primarily silver-gray lighter darker variations wear scratches small chips indentations rim.