Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscribed FECVNDITAS. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter: 16.0–18.0 mm. Weight: 3.00 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_152

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Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscribed FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing right holding long scepter right hand child left inscribed FECVNDITAS Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 16.0–18.0 mm Weight 3.00 g Axis 180° worn round metallic object raised profile person side view showing hair pulled back facial features low relief surrounded raised rim irregular edges surface mostly silver-gray small green spots darker gray scratches scuffs cracks chips outer edge.