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). Reverse legend TEMPOR, LIC around; control marks SC in fields. Date: c.161–176. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (silver), diameter 24.0–25.5 mm, weight 9.20 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_244

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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 legend Tempor Lic control marks Sc fields Date c.161–176 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver diameter 24.0–25.5 mm weight 9.20 g axis 180° round worn dark brown coin rough textured surface showing faint outline standing human figure center surrounded irregular raised markings shallow grooves figure facing slightly side holds vertical object indistinct shapes near feet coin edge uneven small chips worn areas visible colors dark brown hints lighter brown subtle grayish highlights.