Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Obverse: bust of Lucilla right, hair arranged in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border; inscription ADV. LVCIL, A AVGVSTA. Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX — Venus stands facing left holding Victoria in her raised right hand, resting her left hand on a shield standing on a helmet; pearl border. Imperial busts; iconography of Lucilla and Victoria. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 3.13 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_368

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38.0Mb (1.9Mb) / 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 Lucilla right hair arranged waves tied bun back head pearl border inscription ADV Lvcil Avgvsta Reverse Venvs Victrix Venus stands facing left holding Victoria raised right hand resting left hand shield standing helmet Imperial busts iconography Victoria Date 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.13 g round metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person right visible facial features hair detail object displays uneven edges areas discoloration patina shades dark gray brown black lighter gray highlights raised areas.