Caption

Denarius, Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169) issuer; Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169). Bust of Lucilla in drapery facing right, inscription LVCILLAE NTON all around. Reverse: Vesta in a veil standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) in her outstretched right hand above a burning altar and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left; inscription beginning VES-. Date: 164–169 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin. Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.58 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A59_227

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35.4Mb (2.6Mb) / 11.7in x 11.7in / 3518 x 3518 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 Bust drapery facing right inscription LVCILLAE NTON Reverse Vesta veil standing left holding ladle simpulum outstretched right hand burning altar statuette Athena palladium inscription Ves- Date 164–169 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 2.58 g axis 0° round worn silver-gray coin irregular edges small nicks showing faint raised outline standing human figure holding vertical object nearby faint outlines another smaller figure curved row rounded shapes lower edge background plain white visible colors shades silver-gray white.