Caption

Sestertius; Lucilla (149–182/183, Roman empress 164–169); Lucius Verus (130–169, Roman emperor 161–169) (issuer). Bust of Lucilla in drapery facing right, inscription 'CILLAE AVG' all around. Reverse: Pietas veiled and standing frontally with head turned left, right hand holding a patera over a burning altar, left hand holding a container with incense; inscription 'AS' all around, 'IN SC' in fields. Iconography: personifications, incense, altars, Pietas, pateras. Date: 164–169. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 28.5–29.5 mm, weight 21.77 g, axis 330°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_409

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Keywords

Sestertius Lucilla 149–182 183 Roman empress 164–169 Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 issuer Bust drapery facing right inscription Cillae Avg Reverse Pietas veiled standing frontally head turned left right hand holding patera burning altar left hand holding container incense In Sc fields Iconography personifications altars Pietas pateras Date 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 28.5–29.5 mm weight 21.77 g axis 330° round weathered object uneven surface showing mottled mix green brown tones object slightly irregular edge faint shallow impressions face suggesting worn shapes background plain white.