As - Lucilla VENVS S C, Venus

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year164-169
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.7 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1766, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1766
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVCILLAE AVGVSTAE
(Translation: Lucillae Augustae. Of Lucilla the venerable.)
Reverse descriptionVenus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS S C
(Translation: Venus. Senatus Consultum. Venus. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (164-169)  - -
Catalog ID6700609360
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