Caption

Denarius, Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) and Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Obverse: Draped bust of the empress facing right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun, pearl border, inscription 'FAVSTINA AVGVS'. Reverse: Fecunditas standing facing right, holding a scepter in her left hand and a child in her right, pearl border, inscription 'FECVNDI'. Iconography: imperial busts, Fecunditas (personification) with child and scepter. Date: 161–176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Medium: coin (denarius). Weight: 2.97 g.

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Denarius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Draped bust empress facing right hair arranged waves tied bun pearl border inscription Favstina Avgvs Reverse Fecunditas standing holding scepter left hand child Fecvndi Iconography imperial busts Fecunditas personification Date 161–176 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Medium coin denarius Weight 2.97 g round worn coin weathered surface showing patina shades gray hints green featuring faint raised relief standing human figure center indistinct details outstretched arm surrounded shallow irregular markings near edge coin edge slightly chipped uneven small cracks rough spots.