Caption

Sestertius of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) issued under 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 standing at her sides (two each); legend TEMPOR·FELIC. Fields: SC. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 30.0–31.0 mm, weight 22.50 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_226

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Keywords

Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issued under Marcus Aurelius 121–180 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 standing sides two legend TEMPOR·FELIC Fields Sc Date Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 30.0–31.0 mm weight 22.50 g axis 345° round worn coin uneven edges showing raised central figure standing facing forward flanked smaller raised shapes suggesting figures objects surface mottled brown dark brown green hints reddish tones areas darker patina lighter worn spots rim irregularities slight pitting.