Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Imperial busts; imperial iconography. Obverse: legend 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA' — draped bust of the empress right, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: legend 'FECVNDITAS' — Fecunditas (personification) facing right, holding a scepter in her left hand and a child in her right, pearl border. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; weight 3.01 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_249

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40.1Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 Imperial busts imperial iconography Obverse legend Favstina Avgvsta draped bust empress right hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse Fecvnditas Fecunditas personification facing right holding scepter left hand child right Date Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.01 g small round metallic object uneven edge worn surface showing raised relief standing human figure objects hands figure draped clothing visible folds stands slightly raised base surface irregular scratches wear areas lighter darker patina giving grayish-silver muted brown coloration pale highlights raised details.