Is this a Roman or Greek coin ?

[archer63]

 

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[Mackaydon]

Silver Roman denarius of Faustina II (wife of Marcus Aurelius)
Reverse: SAECVLI FELICIT, two infant boys--Commodus & Antoninus--seated facing on a throne. "Saeculi Felicit" means happy times, referring to the empire's new heirs.The two infants are the twin sons of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina Junior, Commodus and Antoninus. Antoninus died at age four. The infamous Commodus succeeded Marcus Aurelius as emperor.
Don.....

 

[archer63]

Sweet is it worth anything?

 

[unclemac]

Silver Roman denarius of Faustina II ( | eBay

worth a bit....

 

[archer63]

Thanks

 

[oldsoapy]

Nice one but not a Denarius .. more likely to be bigger and bronze your coin certainly looks not to be silver, still very nice coin . an AS or sestertius.. Hutch..

Faustina Jr As. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA, diademed & draped bust right / SAECVLI FELICIT S-C, two children seated on throne. Cohen 194. * Sear RCV 5302 * WildWinds.com

 

[Mackaydon]

Archer,
What is the coin's diameter in mm?
Oldsoapy, good points to consider.
Don.....

 

[Silver Searcher]

S C .. Senatus Consulto, only appears on Bronze Roman coins.

SS

 

[sandfisher1]

The era of the Antonines is my favorite. Esp. Faustina II. Great coin.
Often her children were included on the coins.

sandfisher1