Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Felicitas (personification) stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds two children in her arms; four more children stand next to her, two on each side, inscription TEMPOR FELIC. Date: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: diameter 16.5 mm, weight 2.82 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A58_421

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Felicitas personification stands frontally turns head left holds two children arms four children stand next two side inscription TEMPOR FELIC Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin diameter 16.5 mm weight 2.82 g axis 0° circular metal object worn irregular edge showing raised profile person hair styled back visible ear surface textured scratches shallow relief details object primarily silver-gray darker gray areas recessed parts slight hints brownish tarnish.