Aureus - Faustina the Younger FECVNDITATI AVGVSTAE; Fecunditas
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing right, holding infant; at left and right, a child reaching up.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITATI AVGVSTAE
Translation:
Fecunditati Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Faustina the Younger (FECVNDITATI AVGVSTAE; Fecunditas) coin was used as a means of propaganda to promote the cult of the Roman emperor, and it features an image of Faustina the Younger, the wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the goddess Fecunditas, who represents fertility and prosperity. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant political and economic changes, and it serves as a reminder of the powerful influence that the Roman emperors had on their subjects' lives.