Caption

Denarius of Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169) issued under Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). 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. Date: 164–169 CE. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.30 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A61_432

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Keywords

Denarius Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 issued under Lucius Verus 130–169 emperor 161–169 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 Date 164–169 Ce Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° circular metallic object uneven edge showing worn relief standing human figure smaller shapes surface predominantly silver-gray patches darker gray subtle brownish areas background plain white.