Caption

Denarius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing left, holding two children in her arms with two more children at her sides, legend FECVND AVGVSTAE. Date: 161–176 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin: bronze/silver denarius; diameter 16.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_157

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Keywords

Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing left holding two children arms two children sides legend FECVND AVGVSTAE Date 161–176 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin bronze silver denarius diameter 16.0–17.5 mm weight 3.00 g axis 180° circular worn coin rough textured surface shown white background primarily gray silver color featuring raised central figure standing upright tall headdress crown outstretched arms flanked smaller figures coin edge irregular slightly chipped places shallow raised decorative elements perimeter.