Caption

Denarius, Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169); issuer Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Bust of Lucilla in drapery facing right, inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Reverse: Vesta veiled, standing 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. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). 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_434

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34.4Mb (2.4Mb) / 11.6in x 11.6in / 3470 x 3470 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Bust drapery facing right inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F Reverse Vesta veiled standing left holding ladle simpulum burning altar outstretched right hand statuette Athena palladium left inscription VES·TA Date 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–18.5 mm weight 3.30 g axis 0° round metallic object worn uneven surface showing raised central figure standing facing sideways surrounded irregular edges shallow indented shapes object displays mix silver gray darker toned areas warmer brownish slightly greenish patina spots background plain white.