Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) and Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucilla right, hair styled in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head; pearl border; inscription ADV. LVCILLA AVGVSTA. Reverse: NVS VICTRIX — Venus stands facing left, holding Victoria in her raised right hand, resting her left hand on a shield; pearl border. Iconography: imperial busts, Venus (mythology), Victoria (attribute), shield (attribute). Hoard find (Golub). Date: 164–169 CE. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin; weight 2.90 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_371

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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 styled waves tied bun back head pearl border inscription ADV Lvcilla Avgvsta Reverse Nvs Victrix Venus stands facing left holding Victoria raised right hand resting left hand shield Iconography imperial busts mythology Victoria attribute Hoard find Golub Date 164–169 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.90 g circular dark brown object irregular edges showing worn raised relief standing human- figure holding object hand draped garments body surface lighter brown highlights small areas greenish corrosion surrounding raised rim details textured wear.