Caption

Marcus Aurelius (121–180; Roman emperor 161–180), issuer; Faustina the Younger (c.130–176; Roman empress 161–176). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend AVSTINA AVGVSTA around. Reverse: Faustina as Fecunditas stands frontally, turns her head left, holds two infants in her arms; four children stand at her sides (two each). Legends TEMPOR, LIC around; control marks SC. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 24.0–25.5 mm; weight 9.20 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_243

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Rights managed

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37.5Mb (3.0Mb) / 12.1in x 12.1in / 3620 x 3620 (300dpi)

Keywords

Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger c.130–176 empress 161–176 Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend AVSTINA AVGVSTA Reverse Fecunditas stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms four children stand sides two Legends TEMPOR Lic control marks Sc Date Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 24.0–25.5 mm weight 9.20 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven textured surface raised profile person's head coin mottled colors dark brown rusty orange hints black gray areas lighter brown surface smoother.