Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius, 121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 176 CE, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.
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Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) (posthumous issue for Marcus Aurelius, 121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. Reverse: Rectangular altar with a pair of doors, inscription CONSECRATIO. After 176 CE, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 3.15 g; axis 180°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 posthumous issue Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA Reverse Rectangular altar pair doors inscription CONSECRATIO 176 Ce Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.15 g axis 180° round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised central rectangular structure vertical grooves stepped base object irregular edges subtle surface scratches lighter darker gray tones across face small darker blemish near top edge.

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