Caption

Denarius of 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, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA; Reverse: Fecunditas standing right holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, legend FECVNDITAS. Date ca. 161–176 CE, Roman Empire (Rome). Coin; silver. Diameter c.16–18 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_342

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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 legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing right holding long scepter right hand child left legend FECVNDITAS Date ca 161–176 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter c.16–18 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile person hair pulled back bun visible neck shoulder rendered relief textured surface object displays areas darker lighter metal tones patina showing shades gray hints brown background plain white object occupies center image.