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. Reverse: Vesta standing left, right hand raised holding a simpulum over a burning altar, left holding a palladium; pearl border; inscription V E S T A. 164–169, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.88 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_360

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38.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3646 x 3646 (300dpi)

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 Reverse Vesta standing left right hand raised holding simpulum burning altar left holding palladium inscription V E S T A 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.88 g axis 180° circular metallic object worn uneven edge textured surface shades gray silver dark brown surface embossed shapes suggesting standing figure nearby objects several curved linear indentations areas lighter polished highlights background plain white.