Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSINA AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscription FECVNDITAS around. Iconography: Fecunditas, scepters, children, personifications. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; silver denarius; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 2.84 g; axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_349

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing right holding long scepter right hand child left inscription FECVNDITAS Iconography scepters children personifications Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.84 g axis 0° circular metallic object raised profile person showing facial features hair pulled back bun surrounded raised border irregular indentations surface varying tones silver gray darker gray areas recessed parts background object white.