Caption

sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer); draped bust of Faustina II facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA; reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscribed ECVN · DITAS; in SC fields; date ca. 161–176; Roman Empire, Rome; coin (sestertius), diameter 26.0–28.5 mm, weight 17.52 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_220

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Keywords

sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer draped bust Faustina II facing right inscribed FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left inscribed ECVN · DITAS SC fields date ca 161–176 Roman Empire Rome coin diameter 26.0–28.5 mm weight 17.52 g axis 180° round worn coin dark greenish-brown patina showing standing human figure center holding vertical staff hand raised object figure draped flowing garments stands slightly raised base areas exposed metallic lighter tones raised edges figure's contours small patches reddish-brown darker brown scattered across surface.