Caption

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

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LZT26A72_159

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Denarius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse draped bust Faustina II facing right inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification fertility standing left holding two children two children sides inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.10 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn textured surface shown white background object primarily gray areas darker gray subtle brownish discoloration edge irregular slightly uneven faint raised shapes surface suggest indistinct central vertical form flanked smaller vertical shapes surrounding border.