Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) on which sit two children — twins Commodus and Antoninus — with legend SAECVLI FELICIT. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: draped throne (pulvinar) on which sit two children — twins Commodus and Antoninus — with legend SAECVLI FELICIT. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse throne pulvinar sit two children twins Commodus Antoninus legend SAECVLI FELICIT Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.12 g axis 0° round metal object worn uneven surface showing scratches dents primarily silver-gray color small areas darker gray subtle brownish discoloration featuring shallow rectangular engraving near center contains faint carved shapes figures rim irregularities small chipped section edge.

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