Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_351

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left inscription FECVNDITAS Issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Iconography personification scepters children personifications Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.84 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person's head relief facing hair pulled back visible ear neck surface scratches dents shallow indented markings rim object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter gray highlights set plain white background.