Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), wife of Marcus Aurelius (121–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscription FECVNDITAS. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, 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_344

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 wife Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left inscription FECVNDITAS Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 2.85 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised relief standing figure holding staff another small figure outstretched arm surface scratches small cracks ring raised shapes central figure visible colors silvery gray darker gray areas recessed parts lighter gray highlights raised surfaces set white background.