Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Busts: Lucius Verus, Lucilla. Obverse legend: ADV. LVCILLA AVGVSTA. Bust of Lucilla right, hair styled in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head. Pearl border. Reverse legend: VENVS VI CT. Venus stands facing left, holding Victoria in her raised right hand, resting her left hand on a shield. Iconography: Venus, Victoria, shield. Date: 164–169. Place: Rome, Roman Empire. Medium: coin (denarius). Weight: 3.07 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 Busts Obverse legend Adv Lvcilla Avgvsta Bust Lucilla right hair styled waves tied bun back head Pearl border Reverse legend Venvs Vi Ct Venus stands facing left holding Victoria raised right hand resting left hand shield Iconography Victoria Date 164–169 Place Rome Roman Empire Medium coin denarius Weight 3.07 g round weathered coin uneven edge showing slightly raised central area depicting standing human figure relief figure holding object hand draped flowing garments surface worn pitted shallow grooves incised marks radial decorative elements figure visible colors shades brown dark brown muted greenish-brown subtle grayish highlights.