Caption

denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169), Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169), busts, imperial busts, Lucius Verus (Roman emperor; 130–169), Lucilla (Roman empress; 149–183), Venus (mythology), Lucilla — iconography, Victoria (attribute), shield (attribute). Obverse: LVCILLA AVGVSTA. Bust of Lucilla right, hair styled in waves and tied in a bun at the back of the head. Pearled border. 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. 164–169 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 2.69 g.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A51_373

License type

Rights managed

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38.0Mb (2.3Mb) / 12.2in x 12.2in / 3646 x 3646 (300dpi)

Keywords

denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Lucilla 149–182 empress 164–169 busts imperial busts Roman emperor Roman empress 149–183 Venus mythology iconography Victoria attribute shield Obverse Lvcilla Avgvsta Bust Lucilla right hair styled waves tied bun back head Pearled border Reverse Venvs Victrix stands facing left holding Victoria raised right hand resting left shield standing helmet 164–169 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 2.69 g round metallic object worn uneven surface shades dark gray brown hints green object raised irregular ridges indented marks edge faint outline standing figure shape near center metal slightly reflective aged patina areas lighter silvery wear darker shadowed recesses outer rim irregular small chips curved impressions background plain white.