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) on which two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—are seated, inscription SAECVLI FELICIT. Iconography: pulvinar with two children; thrones. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.48 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A72_213

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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 throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus seated inscription SAECVLI FELICIT Iconography thrones Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.48 g axis 180° worn round metal coin irregular edge showing raised profile person's head visible hair texture facial contours surface scratches dents areas wear small greenish discolorations near left side colors visible silvery gray darker gray tones hints green.