Caption

Denarius of Lucilla (149–183), struck under Lucius Verus (130–169) as issuer, 164–169. Obverse: Bust of Lucilla in drapery facing right, legend LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Reverse: Vesta in a veil stands left, holding a ladle (simpulum) above a burning altar in her outstretched right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, legend VES·TA. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; silver; diameter ca. 17.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.30 g; axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A61_431

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Rights managed

Available size

48.3Mb (2.9Mb) / 13.7in x 13.7in / 4110 x 4110 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucilla 149–183 struck under Lucius Verus 130–169 issuer 164–169 Obverse Bust drapery facing right legend LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F Reverse Vesta veil stands left holding ladle simpulum burning altar outstretched right hand statuette Athena palladium legend VES·TA Roman Empire Rome Coin silver diameter ca 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person braided hair gathered back visible neck shoulder textured surface lines across face background coin edge irregularities small chips visible colors include silver-gray darker gray areas.