Denarius (with a hole). Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Younger in drapery facing right, legend 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA.' Reverse: Fecunditas standing left, holding two children with two more children at her sides, legend 'FECVND AVGVSTA.' Issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Subjects/personifications: Fecunditas, children. Dating: ca. 161–176 (Faustina the Younger ca. 130–176; Marcus Aurelius 121–180). Roman Empire. Coin; diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 0°.
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Denarius (with a hole). Obverse: Bust of Faustina the Younger in drapery facing right, legend 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA.' Reverse: Fecunditas standing left, holding two children with two more children at her sides, legend 'FECVND AVGVSTA.' Issuer: Marcus Aurelius. Subjects/personifications: Fecunditas, children. Dating: ca. 161–176 (Faustina the Younger ca. 130–176; Marcus Aurelius 121–180). Roman Empire. Coin; diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 0°.

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Denarius hole Obverse Bust Faustina Younger drapery facing right legend Favstina Avgvsta Reverse Fecunditas standing left holding two children two children sides Fecvnd Avgvsta Issuer Marcus Aurelius Subjects personifications Dating ca 161–176 Younger ca 130–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman Empire Coin diameter ~17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge small irregular hole near side showing relief standing robed figure holding small round objects hand flanked smaller figures surface displays variations silver gray dark brown subtle hints blue green patina raised decorative elements perimeter.

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