Fecunditas is represented with cornucopia, scepter, palm branch, or caduceus (staff of Mercury or a herald, a symbol of commerce). She is sometimes depicted holding a child or children.
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Add to Cart Faustina II, wife of Marcus Aurelius, 161-176 A.D.
AE Sesterius, 23.74g. 31.5 mm. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. Draped bust of Faustina to right; her hair is arranged in waves with a small knotted bun at back of head. Rev. FECVND AVGVSTAE S C. Fecunditas standing to left holding two children; two other children below reaching toward Faustina. BMC 902 and plate 73,1(same obverse die). RIC 1635. MIR 18, 10-6a; insignificant hairline crack at 2:00 obv. Lovely green and brown patina; exceptional portrait with great detail. Provenance/Pedigree: Extremely Fine $7,500. |
