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. Pearled border. Inscription: ADV. LVCILLA AVGVSTA. Reverse: VENVS VICTRIX — Venus stands facing left, holding Victoria in her raised right hand, resting her left on a shield standing on a helmet. Pearled border. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.69 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_372

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Rights managed

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38.0Mb (2.2Mb) / 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 Pearled border Inscription Adv Lvcilla Avgvsta Reverse Venvs Victrix Venus stands facing left holding Victoria raised right hand resting left shield standing helmet Date 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.69 g circular metal object worn raised profile person side view occupies center surface irregular edges scratches shallow indentations patina object dark gray black areas lighter gray brownish tones raised details wear present faint rim edge small crack near bottom edge background white.