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Denarius; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; iconography: personifications, children, scepters, Fecunditas. Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVS•INA•AVG V (variant). Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, legend FECV...DITS (variant). Date: 161–176 CE, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter: 17.0–18.5 mm; weight: 3.22 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_147

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer iconography personifications children scepters Fecunditas Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVS•INA•AVG V variant Reverse standing holding long scepter right hand child left legend FECV...DITS Date 161–176 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised profile person's head object displays irregular edges surface scratches visible patches darker tarnish lighter shiny areas visible colors silver gray darker gray-brown tarnish.