Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Imperial busts: Bust of Lucilla on the right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border. Reverse: VESTA—Vesta stands facing left, right raised holding a simpulum over a burning altar, left holding a palladium; pearl border. Inscription: 'ADV. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG' (obverse) and 'VESTA' (reverse). Date: 164–169. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Weight: 3.20 g. Axis: 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_358

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 Imperial busts Bust right hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearl border Reverse Vesta stands facing left raised holding simpulum burning altar left holding palladium Inscription Adv Lvcillae Avg Antonini Avg obverse reverse Date 164–169 Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Object coin denarius Weight 3.20 g Axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing patina dark gray brown hints green surface bears worn relief standing human figure draped flowing garments arm extended small vertical element arm bent raised border part rim.