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 drapery facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA - AV, A all around. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscribed FECVN - D - in SC fields. Iconography: children, scepters, personifications, Fecunditas. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 26.0–28.5 mm, weight 17.52 g, axis 180°.
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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 drapery facing right, inscribed FAVSTINA - AV, A all around. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscribed FECVN - D - in SC fields. Iconography: children, scepters, personifications, Fecunditas. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin: diameter 26.0–28.5 mm, weight 17.52 g, axis 180°.

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Sestertius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscribed FAVSTINA - AV Reverse Fecunditas personification standing right holding long scepter right hand child left inscribed FECVN - D - SC fields Iconography children scepters personifications Date 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 26.0–28.5 mm weight 17.52 g axis 180° round slightly irregular dark green coin areas darker lighter patina showing raised profile person relief coin surface small scratches worn spots traces brown subtle hints black lighter green small chipped edge side.

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