Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA'. Reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) on which two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—are seated, legend 'SAECVLI FELICIT'. Iconography: pulvinar with two children, thrones. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: silver denarius, diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.48 g, axis 180°.

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LZT26A72_214

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend Favstina Avgvsta Reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus seated Saecvli Felicit Iconography thrones Date Roman Empire Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.48 g axis 180° round worn coin rough textured surface visible raised indented areas coin mostly gray small patches greenish-blue discoloration edges irregular slightly chipped places faint shallow impression central figure symbol surrounding worn decorative elements surface scratches small cracks uneven wear.