Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Lucilla (149–182/183, Roman empress 164–169), 164–169 CE. Silver coin (denarius), weight 3.04 g. Obverse: Bust of Lucilla facing right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; inscription: 'LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AV' (adv.). Reverse: Venus standing left, right hand raised holding an apple, left hand holding a scepter; pearl border. Roman Empire, Rome.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Lucilla 149–182 183 empress 164–169 164–169 Ce Silver coin denarius weight 3.04 g Obverse Bust facing right hair arranged waves tied bun back head inscription Lvcillae Avg Antonini Av adv Reverse Venus standing left right hand raised holding apple left hand holding scepter pearl border Roman Empire Rome worn round coin textured metallic surface shades brown gray dark silver showing raised profile person right wearing laurel braided headband draped garment slightly irregular rim subtle dents scratches edges.