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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issue: 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 (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter ca. 16.5–17.0 mm; weight 2.95 g.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus inscription SAECVLI FELICIT Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter ca 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.95 g circular metallic object raised design shown plain white background object silver-gray slightly darker lighter variations across surface featuring embossed rectangular frame center containing two simplified human- figures additional raised decorative shapes raised border irregular decorative marks edge.