Caption

Denarius, Lucilla (149–183), issuer: Lucius Verus (130–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucilla in drapery facing right, inscription 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, inscription VES·TA around. Date: 164–169. 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_433

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33.0Mb (2.0Mb) / 11.3in x 11.3in / 3396 x 3396 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucilla 149–183 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F Reverse Vesta veil stands left holding ladle simpulum burning altar outstretched right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription VES·TA Date 164–169 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter ~17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° circular metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile person braided hair styled back visible neck shoulder area surface textured wear patina areas lighter darker gray small spots brownish discoloration background object plain white.