Summary
Ancient Roman Empire
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the name of his wife Faustina the Younger at some time during the period 161 to her death in 175 AD
Mint: Rome.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Faustina facing right; around, FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse Description
Fecunditas standing facing right, she holds an infant in her left hand and a long sceptre in her right; around, FECVNDITAS
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Coins were struck for Faustina the Younger during the reign of Antoninus Pius, her father, but during that period they referred to that relationship. This coin, lacking reference to Pius, is placed in the reign of her husband, Marcus Aurelius. She died while on campaign with Marcus in the East in 175 and was deified in 176.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Curtis, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
161-175 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Object Dimensions
19 mm (Width), 19.5 mm (Depth), 3 mm (Height), 3.446 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.677
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 269 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
