Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Obverse: bust of Lucilla facing right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border; inscription: 'ADV. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AV' (variant). Reverse: Vesta stands facing left, in her right raised hand holds a simpulum over a burning altar, in her left a palladium; pearl border; inscription: 'VEST' (variant). Hoard find from Golub (numism.). Date: 164–169. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin (denarius). Weight: 3.04 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_356

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 Obverse bust facing right hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearl border inscription Adv Lvcillae Avg Antonini Av variant Reverse Vesta stands left raised hand holds simpulum burning altar palladium Vest Hoard find Golub numism Date 164–169 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin denarius Weight 3.04 g Axis 180° round worn metallic object uneven edge irregular surface texture showing shallow raised recessed areas form faint outlines abstract shapes object displays patina dark gray brown tones lighter silvery highlights raised portions small darker spots areas.