Caption

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, inscribed FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Draped throne (pulvinar) with two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—inscribed SAECVLI FELICIT. Iconography: children, pulvinar with two children, Commodus (161–192; Roman emperor 177–192) — iconography; Faustina the Younger — iconography; thrones. Date: 161–176. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 16.0–17.0 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.

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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 inscribed FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Draped throne pulvinar two children twins Commodus Antoninus inscribed SAECVLI FELICIT Iconography children Commodus 161–192 177–192 iconography thrones Date 161–176 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Object type coin denarius Dimensions diameter 16.0–17.0 mm weight 3.30 g axis 15° round coin worn metallic surface shades silver gray showing central rectangular framed design containing two simplified human- figures standing beside draped shape frame small circular elements sides decorative top coin edge irregular slightly chipped varied gray tones across relief.