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, inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. Reverse: Vesta veiled standing left, holding a ladle (simpulum) above a burning altar in her right hand and a statuette of Athena (palladium) in her left, inscription VESTA. Date: 164–169, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 3.55 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_421

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Denarius Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 issued under Lucius Verus 130–169 emperor 161–169 Obverse bust drapery facing right inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F Reverse Vesta veiled standing left holding ladle simpulum burning altar right hand statuette Athena palladium left inscription VESTA Date Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.55 g axis 180° round metallic coin worn silver-gray surface showing raised profile person stylized hair visible ear coin edge irregular slightly chipped places background coin plain white.