Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169) and Lucilla (149–182), 164–169 CE. 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, Venus, Victoria, shield. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.13 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A51_369

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Lucilla 149–182 164–169 Ce 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 shield Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.13 g round worn coin weathered metallic surface shades gray brown showing faint raised figure standing person center draped clothing arm extended coin's edge irregular slightly chipped places shallow markings figure tones include muted gray dark gray brown.