Caption

Dupondius/as depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress (161–176), issuer Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor (161–180). Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA all 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 EM·F·LI in SC fields. Date ca. 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; diameter ~25–26 mm; weight 11.20 g; axis 15°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_245

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Rights managed

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37.5Mb (3.3Mb) / 12.1in x 12.1in / 3620 x 3620 (300dpi)

Keywords

Dupondius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 issuer Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA·AVGVSTA Reverse Faustina Fecunditas stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms four children stand sides two Legends EM·F·LI SC fields Date ca Rome Roman Empire Coin diameter ~25–26 mm weight 11.20 g axis 15° round worn metal object raised profile person showing facial features hair styled back suggestion clothing neck surface textured uneven areas patina wear object displays mix brown dark brown greenish reddish tones darker edges subtle lighter highlights raised areas ring raised decorative elements rim irregularities perimeter background plain white.