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, inscription FAVSTINA · AV. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscription FECVND· (in SC fields). Date: 161–176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). 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, inscription FAVSTINA · AV. Reverse: Fecunditas standing right, holding a long scepter in her right hand and a child in her left, inscription FECVND· (in SC fields). Date: 161–176. Place: Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). 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 inscription FAVSTINA · AV Reverse Fecunditas standing holding long scepter right hand child left inscription FECVND· in SC fields Date 161–176 Place Rome Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin Diameter 26.0–28.5 mm Weight 17.52 g Axis 180° roughly circular dark green coin slightly irregular edge small chips coin surface faint raised outline standing human figure holding long thin object subtle worn details areas darker lighter green patina across surface.

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