Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) and Lucilla (149–182, Roman empress 164–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucilla to the right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border; inscription: 'ADV. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AV'. Reverse: Vesta standing facing left, right hand raised holding a simpulum over a burning altar, left hand holding a palladium; pearl border; inscription: 'VESTA'. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin (denarius). Weight: 3.25 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_354

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 Obverse Bust right hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearl border inscription Adv Lvcillae Avg Antonini Av Reverse Vesta standing facing left right hand raised holding simpulum burning altar left hand holding palladium Date 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin denarius Weight 3.25 g Axis 180° weathered round metallic object uneven edge showing raised relief profile facing left standing figure rendered worn contours surface displays patina tones gray brown greenish-blue hints yellowish-brown.