Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucilla right, hair styled in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border; inscription: 'ADV. LVCILLA AVGVSTA.' Reverse: Hilaritas standing facing left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border; inscription: 'HIL A R ITAS.' Imperial busts; iconography of Lucilla and Hilaritas (personification). Date: 164–169. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Coin; weight 2.93 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_339

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 Obverse Bust Lucilla right hair styled waves tied bun back head pearl border inscription Adv Lvcilla Avgvsta Reverse Hilaritas standing facing left holding long palm right hand cornucopia left Hil R Itas Imperial busts iconography personification Date 164–169 Place Rome Roman Empire Coin weight 2.93 g axis 180° small round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person relief facing right surrounded series shallow ridges decorative edge details object primarily dark gray areas lighter gray highlights subtle brownish patina set plain white background.