Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, legend FECVNDITAS. Date ca. 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; dia. 17.5 mm, weight 2.84 g, axis 0°.
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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, legend FECVNDITAS. Date ca. 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; dia. 17.5 mm, weight 2.84 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left legend FECVNDITAS Date ca 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin dia 17.5 mm weight 2.84 g axis 0° worn round metal coin uneven edge showing raised central figure standing person holding long staff hand figure simplified head draped garment coin surface textured tarnished showing shades silver gray darker gray patina areas lighter wear raised details raised shapes rim suggest decorative symbolic marks background plain white.

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