Caption

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINA • AVG. Reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) with two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—legend SAECVLI FELICIT in the SC section. Issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 30.5–31.5 mm, weight 24.20 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_237

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTINA • AVG Reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus legend SAECVLI FELICIT SC section Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 30.5–31.5 mm weight 24.20 g axis 15° round dark coin worn raised details showing profile person's head surface textured uneven patina areas lighter darker brown hints black green raised rim surrounds coin traces decorative elements curved shapes perimeter portrait short hair draped garment neck subtle highlights raised folds.