Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). 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.' Iconography: Faustina the Younger, Marcus Aurelius (issuer), Commodus; motifs include thrones and pulvinar with two children. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.95 g.
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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). 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.' Iconography: Faustina the Younger, Marcus Aurelius (issuer), Commodus; motifs include thrones and pulvinar with two children. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.95 g.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription Favstina Avgvsta Reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus Saecvli Felicit Iconography Marcus Aurelius issuer Commodus motifs include thrones Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.95 g circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person side view surrounded ring irregular raised marks colors visible silver gray darker gray shadows small darker spots white background.

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