Caption

Sestertius, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), issuer: Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in diadem and drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Faustina as Fecunditas stands frontally, turns her head left, holds two infants, with four children standing at her sides (two on each side), legend TEMPOR · FELIC, in SC fields. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameters 29.5 mm and 31.5 mm, weight 21.00 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_224

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Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse Bust Faustina II diadem drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas stands frontally turns head left holds two infants four children standing sides two side legend TEMPOR · FELIC SC fields Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameters 29.5 mm 31.5 mm weight 21.00 g axis 15° round worn metal disc mottled brown dark brown patina showing raised central figure standing wearing draped clothing smaller standing figure nearby faint raised shapes them disc edge irregular surface textured spots lighter brown darker brown.