Caption

Dupondius/as, Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176), Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180) (issuer). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification) standing right, holding a child in her outstretched left hand and a long scepter in her right, inscription DITAS around, in SC fields. Circa 161–176, Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 22.5–24.0 mm, weight 12.55 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_241

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37.5Mb (3.7Mb) / 12.1in x 12.1in / 3620 x 3620 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Bust Faustina II drapery facing right inscription FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas personification standing right holding child outstretched left hand long scepter inscription DITAS SC fields Circa 161–176 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 22.5–24.0 mm weight 12.55 g axis 180° round worn metal object irregular edge showing textured surface shades brown dark brown blackened areas faint raised contours suggest worn profile shape center background plain white.