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Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucilla to right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border; inscription ADV. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI. Reverse: Vesta stands facing left, right hand raised holding a simpulum over a burning altar, left hand holding a palladium; pearl border; inscription V E S T A. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin (denarius), weight 2.88 g, axis 180°.

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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 Reverse Vesta stands facing left right hand raised holding simpulum burning altar left hand holding palladium inscription V E S T A Date 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin denarius weight 2.88 g axis 180° single round metal coin worn profile person relief showing shoulders side view coin surface mottled areas darker gray lighter silver brownish discoloration patches greenish-blue verdigris near edge rim irregular slightly chipped places background coin plain white.