Caption

Sestertius of 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 drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA • AVGVSTA. Reverse: Faustina as Fecunditas stands frontally, turns her head left, holds two infants in her arms; four children stand at her sides (two each), legend TEMPOR • FELIC. Fields marked SC. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: bronze, diameter 30.0–31.0 mm, weight 22.50 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_225

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Obverse bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA • AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms four children stand sides two legend TEMPOR • FELIC Fields marked Sc Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin bronze diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 22.50 g axis 345° round worn coin- object uneven rim mottled surface showing shades dark green brown black patches dull gold surface areas rough texture smoother worn spots irregular discoloration small pits faint raised shapes suggesting relief edges.