Caption

Denarius (with a hole), Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing left, holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, inscription FECVND AVGVSTA. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.25 g; diameters 17.5–18.5 mm; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_338

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Keywords

Denarius hole Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing left holding two children arms two children standing sides inscription FECVND AVGVSTA Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.25 g diameters 17.5–18.5 mm axis 0° round metallic object worn dark silver-gray patina features raised profile person hair pulled back bun visible neck shoulder drapery decorative beaded rim encircles raised portrait irregularities small hole near lower left edge colors visible silver-gray dark gray small lighter silver highlights.