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 left holding two children, with two more children at her sides, legend FECVND AVGVSTAE. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver. Diameter 17.5 mm; weight 3.10 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_348

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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 left holding two children two children sides legend FECVND AVGVSTAE Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin silver Diameter 17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° round metallic object worn silver-gray surface showing embossed figures central figure holding small figures hand flanked smaller figures base edges irregular slightly raised uneven rim surface areas darker gray patina lighter worn highlights small chips scratches visible background plain white.