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Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress 161–176; Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor 161–180 (issuer). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend F[T]A? TI[A] AVG STA (letters as on coin). Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, legend FECVNDITAS. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 0°.

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend F T A Ti Avg Sta letters coin Reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left legend FECVNDITAS Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.70 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person's head detailed hair pulled back visible facial features edge irregular indentations raised markings scratches small pits darker spots visible colors include silver-gray light gray dark gray small touches brown green.