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' all around. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing left, holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, inscription 'FECVND AVGVSTA' all around. Iconography: children, personifications. Date: 161–176. Period: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Coin. Weight: 3.25 g. Diameter: 17.5–18.5 mm. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_341

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Rights managed

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33.6Mb (2.0Mb) / 11.4in x 11.4in / 3429 x 3429 (300dpi)

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 Fecvnd Avgvsta Iconography children personifications Date 161–176 Period Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Coin Weight 3.25 g Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Axis 0° round metal coin worn uneven edge showing small cracks punched hole near lower right rim surface textured slightly raised places embossed central figure standing person long garment flanked two smaller less detailed figures ring raised markings coin’s perimeter visible colors include shades silver gray darker gray-brown patina.