Caption

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

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_153

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing right holding long scepter right hand child left inscription FECVNDITAS Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.0–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° Iconography children personifications scepters bust round worn metallic object silvery-gray surface showing scratches dents small greenish spots edge irregular several chips small crack extending inward faint shallow raised lines contours suggest worn central figure surrounding shapes plain white background.