Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAVS·INA·AVGV. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscribed FECV…DITS (partial legend). Iconography: personifications, children, scepters, Fecunditas. Date: 161–176. 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_148

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Draped bust Faustina II facing right inscribed FAVS·INA·AVGV Reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left inscribed FECV…DITS partial legend Iconography personifications children scepters Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.22 g axis 180° roughly circular flat object irregular worn edge showing textured surface scratches patches wear object shades gray silver areas darker brownish discoloration faint lighter highlights set white background.