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Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) — issuer. Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Draped throne (pulvinar) on which two children — twins Commodus and Antoninus — are seated; legend SAECVLI·FELICIT. Iconography: pulvinar with two children; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) and Faustina the Younger depicted, thrones. Date: 161–176. Period/Place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.20 g, axis 0°.

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LZT26A72_199

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Draped throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus seated legend SAECVLI·FELICIT Iconography Commodus 161–192 177–192 Younger depicted thrones Date 161–176 Period Place Roman Empire Rome Object coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.20 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn raised profile person's head showing short wavy hair gathered bun back visible ear coin surface textured worn relief beaded border edge several irregular notches dents rim colors visible include silver gray subtle darker gray patina.