Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), 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 stands facing left, holding a long palm in her right hand and a cornucopia in her left; pearl border; inscription HI, A RITAS. Iconography: imperial busts, cornucopia (attribute), Hilaritas (personification), palm branches (attribute). Date: 164–169. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; weight 2.88 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_342

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58.0Mb (1.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

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 stands facing left holding long palm right hand cornucopia left inscription HI Ritas Iconography imperial busts attribute personification palm branches Date 164–169 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 2.88 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge textured surface showing patina shades dark gray brownish-gray hints green surface bears faint raised relief depicting standing figure draped clothing object near figure traces raised marks perimeter background plain white.