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Denarius, 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, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Draped throne (pulvinar) with two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus; legend SAECVLI FELICIT. Iconography: children, pulvinar with two children, thrones; Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) iconography; Faustina the Younger iconography. Date: 161–176. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Coin type: denarius. Dimensions: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_312

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Keywords

Denarius 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 legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Draped throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus legend SAECVLI FELICIT Iconography children thrones Commodus 161–192 177–192 iconography Younger iconography Date 161–176 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Coin type denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 15° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person hair arranged bun textured details suggesting clothing shoulder surface varied wear small dark spots visible colors silver-grey darker grey-brown blemishes white background.