Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in diadem and drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Salus seated left, feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with a patera in her right hand, left hand on the back of the seat, inscription SALVTI · AVGVSTAE. In SC section. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 31.0 mm; weight 20.10 g; axis 15°.
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Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in diadem and drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Salus seated left, feeding a snake wrapped around an altar with a patera in her right hand, left hand on the back of the seat, inscription SALVTI · AVGVSTAE. In SC section. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 31.0 mm; weight 20.10 g; axis 15°.

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Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II diadem drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated left feeding snake wrapped altar patera right hand left hand back seat inscription SALVTI · AVGVSTAE SC section Date Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 31.0 mm weight 20.10 g axis 15° round weathered coin mottled green brown patina showing worn raised profile person center visible contours face hair rim slightly irregular surface areas darker green lighter green rusty brown tones textured corroded appearance.

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