Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA·VGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left; inscribed FORTVNAE·MVLIEBRI. Iconography includes Fortuna, rudders, and cornucopias. Date: 161–176, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_163

License type

Rights managed

Available size

30.9Mb (1.8Mb) / 10.9in x 10.9in / 3284 x 3284 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscribed FAVSTINA·VGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left inscribed FORTVNAE·MVLIEBRI Iconography includes Fortuna rudders cornucopias Date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 15° circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised recessed areas forming embossed scene seated figure block- seat figure draped clothing arm extended surrounding irregular rim details signs wear small greenish brownish discoloration surface.