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, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing left, holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_346

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Keywords

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 inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing left holding two children arms two children standing sides inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn relief portrait person profile showing hair pulled back bun visible neck shoulder surrounded raised irregular edges ring impressed markings coin surface varied tones silver gray darker tarnished spots slight scratches dents small chips rim.