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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) on which sit two children—twins Commodus and Antoninus—legend SAECVLI FELICIT. Iconography references: Faustina the Younger, Commodus. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_314

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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 legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar sit two children twins Commodus Antoninus legend SAECVLI FELICIT Iconography references Commodus Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.12 g axis 0° round metallic object slightly irregular edge sits white background object silver-gray areas darker gray patina lighter reflective highlights surface raised profile person relief facing hair gathered back visible facial contours raised border worn decorative markings encircling portrait metal small pits scratches worn spots rim rough chips irregularities.