Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Faustina as Fecunditas stands frontally, turns her head left, holds two infants in her arms; four children stand at her sides (two on each side), inscribed TEMPO · LIC in SC fields. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin (Rome), diameter c. 33.5–34.5 mm, weight 22.1 g, axis 180°.
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Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Faustina as Fecunditas stands frontally, turns her head left, holds two infants in her arms; four children stand at her sides (two on each side), inscribed TEMPO · LIC in SC fields. Roman Empire, 161–176. Coin (Rome), diameter c. 33.5–34.5 mm, weight 22.1 g, axis 180°.

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Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms four children stand sides two side inscribed TEMPO · LIC SC fields Roman Empire Coin Rome diameter c 33.5–34.5 mm weight 22.1 g axis 180° round worn coin brown dark green patina showing raised profile person surface darker recessed areas lighter highlights rim edge textured irregularities across face coin.

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