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denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169), busts, Lucilla (149–183) — iconography, Vesta (mythology), imperial busts, palladium (attribute), simpulum (attribute), altars. Obverse legend: 'ADV. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AV'. Bust of Lucilla to right; hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at back of head; pearl border. Reverse legend: 'VESTA'. Vesta stands facing left, right hand raised holding a simpulum over a burning altar, left hand holding a palladium; pearl border. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.25 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_353

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Keywords

denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 busts 149–183 iconography Vesta mythology imperial busts palladium attribute simpulum altars Obverse legend Adv Lvcillae Avg Antonini Av Bust right hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearl border Reverse legend stands facing left right hand raised holding burning altar left hand holding Date 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.25 g axis 180° round metal coin worn uneven edge showing raised profile person facing visible hair head covering coin surface areas wear textured marks coin shades gray silver dark gray subtle darker lighter patches.