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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; Marcus Aurelius (issuer), Roman emperor 161–180. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA'. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing left, holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, legend '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_347

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius issuer Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend Favstina Avgvsta Reverse Fecunditas personification standing left holding two children arms two children standing sides Fecvnd Avgvstae Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing raised central figure standing person profile flanked smaller raised figures shapes edge object patterned border irregular worn areas visible colors include silver-gray darker gray subtle brownish-gray tones.