Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: FAVSTINA AVGVST[A], draped bust of the empress to right, hair in waves tied in a bun, pearl border. Reverse: FECVNDI, Fecunditas standing right holding a scepter in left hand and a child in her right, pearl border. Iconography: Fecunditas (personification) with child and scepter. Imperial busts; Golub treasure (numism). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin, weight 2.97 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_252

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Keywords

Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Favstina Avgvst A draped bust empress right hair waves tied bun pearl border Reverse Fecvndi Fecunditas standing right holding scepter left hand child Iconography personification Imperial busts Golub treasure numism Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.97 g round worn metallic coin raised profile person facing coin irregular edges surface imperfections areas darker gray lighter silver tones shallow scratches small dents traces brownish discoloration near raised details background plain white.