Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing left, holding two children with two more children at her sides, inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE. Date: 161–176, place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.10 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_158

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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 draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing left holding two children two children sides inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE Date 161–176 place Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° circular metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head relief head hair pulled back visible ear neck shoulders also sculpted coin's rim slightly irregular border pattern varying surface tones silver gray small darker gray areas background coin plain white.