Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). 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. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Iconography: pulvinar with two children; Commodus (161–192) and Antoninus depicted; thrones. Date: 161–176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin type: silver denarius. Diameter: 17.0–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.20 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_200

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus seated legend SAECVLI·FELICIT Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Iconography Commodus 161–192 Antoninus depicted thrones Date 161–176 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin type silver denarius Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm Weight 3.20 g Axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge primarily silver-gray color areas darker gray patina surface engraved rectangular framed scene containing two simplified human- figures facing draped element carved linear dotted decorative elements perimeter creating border metal small dents irregularities lighting creates subtle highlights soft shadows across raised recessed areas.