Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Draped throne (pulvinar) with two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—inscription SAECVLI FELICIT. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_205

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Draped throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus inscription SAECVLI FELICIT Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° small round metallic coin shown white background worn raised relief standing human figure draped long garment holding staff scepter hand small object surrounded raised border ring worn decorative marks coin surface areas wear small patches greenish discoloration metal silvery-gray darker recessed lines highlights raised details.