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 (personification) standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, legend FECVNDITAS. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.0–18.0 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_343

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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 personification standing right holding long scepter right hand child left legend FECVNDITAS Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing patina gray silver hints brown green center stands tall human figure viewed back slightly profile draped long robe long staff hand supporting smaller seated human- figure arm surface raised irregular markings perimeter textured wear across face darker recessed areas lighter highlights creating contrast silver-gray muted tones.