Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176); obverse: bust of the empress right in drapery, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; reverse: FECVNDITAS – Fecunditas stands right holding a scepter in her left hand and a child in her right, pearl border; 161–176; Roman Empire; Rome; coin; weight 3.18 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_247

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Keywords

denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 obverse bust empress right drapery hair waves tied bun pearl border legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA reverse FECVNDITAS – Fecunditas stands right holding scepter left hand child right 161–176 Roman Empire Rome coin weight 3.18 g axis 180° round metallic object aged worn surface shades gray dull silver showing irregular edges small surface cracks faint raised shapes contours suggesting central vertical figure surrounding shallow relief background plain white.