Caption

Denarius of Lucilla (149–182), Roman empress (164–169); issuer Lucius Verus (130–169), Roman emperor (161–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucilla in drapery facing right, legend 'LVCILLA · AVGVSTA'. Reverse: Venus standing left, holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and a shield resting on the ground in her left, legend 'VENVS · VICTRIX'. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.0 mm, weight 3.00 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_416

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Keywords

Denarius Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Bust drapery facing right legend Lvcilla · Avgvsta Reverse Venus standing left holding Victoria outstretched right hand shield resting ground Venvs · Victrix Date Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.0 mm weight 3.00 g axis 0° circular metallic object raised profile person showing hair pulled back visible neck shoulder surface textured worn slightly irregular edges raised decorative elements rim visible colors shades silver gray darker tarnished gray.