Caption

Denarius of 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 VGVSTA all around. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, legend FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI all around; motifs include Fortuna, rudders, cornucopias. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), minted in Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_162

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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 VGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left legend FORTVNAE MVLIEBRI motifs include Fortuna rudders cornucopias Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 minted Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 15° round metallic object raised profile person's head showing textured hair swept back visible ear neck shoulders surface varied relief worn slightly tarnished areas beaded border near edge colors visible silver gray darker gray tarnish greenish spots.