Caption

denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176), busts, Faustina the Younger, imperial busts, treasures (numism), Marcus Aurelius, Faustina the Younger - iconography, Fecunditas (personification), child (attribute), scepter (attribute). Obv. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA — Bust of the empress on the right in drapery, with hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head. Pearl border. Rev. FECVNDITAS — Fecunditas stands turned to the right, holding a scepter in her left hand, a child in her right hand. Pearl border. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_251

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Rights managed

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40.1Mb (2.8Mb) / 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 busts imperial busts treasures numism Younger - iconography Fecunditas personification child attribute scepter Obv Favstina Avgvsta Bust right drapery hair arranged waves tied bun back head Pearl border Rev Fecvnditas Fecunditas stands turned holding left hand right hand Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.00 g axis 180° round metal object worn surface irregular edge showing raised central figure standing person holding long staff hand small object figure surrounded ring small raised shapes marks perimeter object primarily gray darker patina recessed areas lighter silver highlights raised areas small darker brownish spots variations rim.