Dupondius/as; Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor (161–180), issuer; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress (161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Laetitia (personification) standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, legend LAE · TI · TIA, control marks SC in fields. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 25.0–26.0 mm; weight 10.85 g; axis 0°.
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Dupondius/as; Marcus Aurelius (121–180), Roman emperor (161–180), issuer; Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176), Roman empress (161–176). Obverse: Bust of Faustina II in drapery facing right, legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA. Reverse: Laetitia (personification) standing left, holding a wreath in her right hand and a long scepter in her left, legend LAE · TI · TIA, control marks SC in fields. Date: 161–176. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 25.0–26.0 mm; weight 10.85 g; axis 0°.

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Dupondius Marcus Aurelius 121–180 Roman emperor 161–180 issuer Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Obverse Bust Faustina II drapery facing right legend FAVSTINA · AVGVSTA Reverse Laetitia personification standing left holding wreath right hand long scepter left legend LAE · TI · TIA control marks Sc fields Date Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 25.0–26.0 mm weight 10.85 g axis 0° circular aged coin raised profile person showing head neck shoulders hair pulled back coin surface displays uneven wear texture areas darker green dark brown reddish-brown tones rim irregular edges.

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