Caption

Denarius, 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, inscription 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 resting on the back of the seat, inscription S · A · LVS. Iconography: personifications, snakes, pateras, altars; Salus (personification). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm; weight 2.90 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_190

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Keywords

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 inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated throne left feeding snake wrapped altar patera outstretched right hand left hand resting back seat inscription S · · Lvs Iconography personifications snakes pateras altars Salus personification Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 2.90 g axis 180° round worn metallic object rough uneven surface irregular edge showing raised low-relief design includes outline humanlike figure adjacent abstract shapes object silvery-gray areas darker gray patina lighter silver highlights faint scratches dents visible across surface.