Caption

sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer); obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVG; reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) with two children (twins Commodus and Antoninus/Caesar) seated, inscription SAECVLI·FELICIT, in the SC section; 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_238

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Keywords

sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVG reverse throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus Caesar seated inscription SAECVLI·FELICIT SC section date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 30.5–31.5 mm weight 24.20 g axis 15° round dark brown coin slightly irregular edge showing raised rectangular frame center containing draped figure object vertical supports side decorative element top frame coin surface worn textured areas small lighter spots visible shallow grooves scratches.