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) with two children (twins Commodus and Antoninus), inscription SAECVLI · FICIT (circumferential). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 2.50 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_216

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Keywords

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 inscription SAECVLI · FICIT circumferential Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 2.50 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edge visible crack showing patina gray darker gray tones lighter gray highlights surface rough texture shallow dents scratches faint raised shapes slightly smoother surrounding metal.