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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. Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas standing left holding two children, two more children standing at her sides, inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE. Iconography: personifications, children; Fecunditas (personification). Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameters 17.5 mm and 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 Draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing left holding two children two children standing sides inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE Iconography personifications children personification Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameters 17.5 mm 18.5 mm weight 2.65 g axis 0° round worn silver coin raised central figure standing holding objects hand flanked two smaller figures textured uneven edges small nick side visible surface scratches relief details predominant colors shades gray.