Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; obverse: Bust of Faustina II in diadem and drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA all around; reverse: Faustina as Fecunditas stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds two infants in her arms, four children stand at her sides (two on each side), inscription TEMPOR - FELIC all around, in SC fields; date: 161–176; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 29.5 mm and 31.5 mm; weight 21.00 g; axis 15 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_223

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer obverse Bust Faustina II diadem drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA reverse Fecunditas stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms four children stand sides two side inscription TEMPOR - FELIC SC fields date 161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 29.5 mm 31.5 mm weight 21.00 g axis 15 degrees round worn coin textured surface showing shades brown dark brown small patches pale off-white muted yellow featuring faint raised profile person visible head ear shoulder contours surrounded slightly rim scattered irregular spots lighter color across face coin.