Caption

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, legend 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); legend TEMPO·LIC in SC fields. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: sestertius; weight 22.10 g; diameter ca. 33.5–34.5 mm; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A65_228

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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 legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms four children stand sides two side legend TEMPO·LIC SC fields Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin sestertius weight 22.10 g diameter ca 33.5–34.5 mm axis 180° round worn coin brown dark brown patina small areas green discoloration central vertical raised figure flanked smaller human- silhouettes beaded border near lower edge raised markings rim coin surface displays highlights brighter brown raised areas darker brown recessed areas.