Caption

Dupondius/as of Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176) and Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer. Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription 'FAVSTINA - AVGVSTA' all around. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) stands frontally, turns her head to the left, holds two infants in her arms; two children stand at her sides (one each), inscription 'FECVND - AVGVSTAE' all around, in fields 'SC'. Date: 161–176. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object: coin. Diameter: 25.0–26.0 mm. Weight: 11.90 g. Axis: 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_240

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Keywords

Dupondius 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 - Avgvsta Reverse Fecunditas personification stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms two children stand sides Fecvnd - Avgvstae fields Sc Date 161–176 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object coin Diameter 25.0–26.0 mm Weight 11.90 g Axis 0° worn round metal coin dark brown black patina showing areas lighter brown small spots reddish discoloration featuring raised central figure standing upright flanked two smaller raised figures edge having beaded border irregular wear background appearing textured uneven.