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Denarius (element of decoration), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Iconography: altars, paterae, personifications, snakes, Salus. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Salus seated on a throne facing left, holding a patera in her outstretched right hand feeding a snake wrapped around an altar, left hand on the back of the seat, inscription SALVS around. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_317

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Keywords

Denarius element decoration Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Iconography altars paterae personifications snakes Salus Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Salus seated throne left holding patera outstretched right hand feeding snake wrapped altar left hand back seat inscription SALVS Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° round metallic object worn surface slightly irregular edge showing raised bumps small protrusions rim surface faint shallow engravings forming irregular lines shapes colors visible silver-gray areas darker gray tarnish lighter silvery highlights object shown plain white background.