Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) issuer; Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucilla in drapery facing right, inscription LVCILLAE NTON (around). Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left; in her outstretched right hand she holds a ladle (simpulum) above a burning altar, in her left hand she holds a statuette of Athena (palladium), inscription VES - (around). Date: 164–169. Culture: Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Place: Rome. Object: coin (denarius). Dimensions: diameter 17.5–18.5 mm; weight 2.58 g; axis 0 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_226

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Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription LVCILLAE NTON Reverse Vesta veil standing left outstretched right hand holds ladle simpulum burning altar left hand statuette Athena palladium inscription VES - Date 164–169 Culture Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Place Rome Object coin denarius Dimensions diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.58 g axis 0 degrees worn round metallic object raised profile head side view showing hair strands facial contours irregular edges small surface cracks colors visible include silver gray small hints green.