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 left, right hand raised holding a simpulum over a burning altar, left hand holding a palladium; pearl border; legend V E S T. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire. Rome. Coin; weight 3.04 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_355

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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 left right hand raised holding simpulum burning altar left hand holding palladium legend V E S T Date 164–169 Roman Empire Rome Coin weight 3.04 g axis 180° single round coin worn metallic surface showing shades dark gray silver hints brown featuring raised profile person's head right-facing view detailed hair facial contours surrounded decorative rim faint markings edge slight irregularities small chips coin's circumference subtle surface scratches patina.