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: Faustina as Fecunditas stands frontally, turns her head left, holds two infants in her arms; four children stand at her sides (two each). Inscriptions EM · F · LI in the fields, SC. Date: 161–176, Rome, Roman Empire. Coin (bronze), weight 11.20 g, diameters 25.0–26.0 mm, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_246

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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 stands frontally turns head left holds two infants arms four children stand sides two Inscriptions EM · F · LI fields Sc Date 161–176 Rome Roman Empire Coin bronze weight 11.20 g diameters 25.0–26.0 mm axis 15° round weathered coin uneven slightly irregular edge showing patina brown green tones surface worn raised areas suggesting central vertical band faint surrounding shapes texture pitted mottled shades dark brown reddish-brown spots green corrosion.