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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, inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscribed FECVN·D·ITAS. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5–18.0 mm, weight 3.01 g, axis 330°.

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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 inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing right holding long scepter right hand child left inscribed FECVN·D·ITAS Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5–18.0 mm weight 3.01 g axis 330° round metallic object dull silver-gray surface showing wear irregularities positioned white background object raised rim faint shallowly embossed figure- outline center subtle contours suggesting vertical shapes surface rough patches small indentations variations tone slightly darker gray areas hint warmer brownish-gray edge.