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, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas standing left holding two children, two more children at her sides, legend FECVND AVGVSTAE. Iconography: personifications, Fecunditas, children. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 165°.
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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, legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Reverse: Fecunditas standing left holding two children, two more children at her sides, legend FECVND AVGVSTAE. Iconography: personifications, Fecunditas, children. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 165°.

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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 legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas standing left holding two children two children sides legend FECVND AVGVSTAE Iconography personifications Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 2.95 g axis 165° round worn coin silvery-gray surface showing faint raised outline standing humanlike figure holding long object several small shapes near figure coin edge irregular slightly nicked colors visible silvery-gray subtle darker gray areas.

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