Caption

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, inscribed 'FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA'. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscribed 'FECVNDITAS'. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.22 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_146

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Keywords

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 inscribed Favstina·Avgvsta Reverse Fecunditas standing right holding long scepter right hand child left Fecvnditas Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised sculpted figure standing center flowing garments holding long vertical staff hand shorter object object irregular edges faint rim details subtle scratches dents across face visible colors include silver gray darker gray shadows slight brownish tones edge.