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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas standing left holding two children, with two more children at her sides, inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.65 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing left holding two children two children sides inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0° worn metallic coin raised profile person showing hair pulled back detailed facial features set mostly smooth background coin surface silver-gray darker gray shading recessed areas lighter highlights raised portions coin edge irregular small protrusion indentations faint raised decorative elements portrait image background white.