Caption

Denarius, Lucilla (149–182; Roman empress 164–169), issuer: Lucius Verus (130–169; Roman emperor 161–169). Bust of Lucilla in drapery facing right, inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F surrounding. 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 (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_422

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Keywords

Denarius Lucilla 149–182 Roman empress 164–169 issuer Lucius Verus 130–169 Roman emperor 161–169 Bust drapery facing right inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F surrounding Reverse Vesta veil stands left holding ladle simpulum burning altar outstretched right hand statuette Athena palladium inscription VES-TA Date 164–169 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 3.55 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised carved scene center object silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter gray highlights raised surfaces central carving depicts standing humanlike figure sideways flowing garment long hair smaller object form feet small carved shapes marks surround figure rim surface scratches slight dents background plain white.