Caption

Sestertius, issuer Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Obverse: Draped bust of Empress Lucilla (149–183) facing right, legend around. Reverse: Fecunditas (personification of fertility) seated right holding a child on her knees, another child standing in front and behind her, legend around. Date: 164–169 CE, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Rome. Coin. Diameter 26.0–30.0 mm, weight 18.28 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A72_411

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86.7Mb (6.1Mb) / 18.3in x 18.3in / 5504 x 5504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Sestertius issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Obverse Draped bust Empress Lucilla 149–183 facing right legend Reverse Fecunditas personification fertility seated right holding child knees another child standing front Date 164–169 Ce Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin Diameter 26.0–30.0 mm weight 18.28 g axis 0° round irregularly shaped metal object worn surface showing raised recessed areas metal displays dark brown rusty brown greenish patina hints black lighter brown bronze highlights raised edges faint incised outlines form suggestion seated standing humanlike figures rectangular shapes face worn textures small pits across surface.