Caption

Denarius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend 'FAVSTINA AVGVSTA' around. Reverse: Fecunditas standing left, holding two children in her arms, two more children standing at her sides, legend 'FECVND AVGVSTAE' around. Iconography: personifications, Fecunditas; children. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.40 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_155

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend Favstina Avgvsta Reverse Fecunditas standing left holding two children arms two children standing sides Fecvnd Avgvstae Iconography personifications children Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.40 g axis 180° round metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing central raised figure relief wearing long draped garment flanked smaller figures rim raised border several stamped marks surface areas darker gray patina small spots greenish reddish discoloration subtle scratches dents edge.