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, inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Draped throne (pulvinar) with two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—inscribed SAECVLI · FELICIT. Iconography: Faustina II, pulvinar with two children, Commodus and thrones. Date: 161–176. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180°.
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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, inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Draped throne (pulvinar) with two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—inscribed SAECVLI · FELICIT. Iconography: Faustina II, pulvinar with two children, Commodus and thrones. Date: 161–176. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0–16.5 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 180°.

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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 inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Draped throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus inscribed SAECVLI · FELICIT Iconography Commodus thrones Date 161–176 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0–16.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing portrait profile person hair pulled back visible ear surrounded raised decorative elements textured surface irregularities object displays mix silver gray darker tarnished brown areas.

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