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
Weight11.6 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1764, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1764
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
(Translation: Lucillae Augustae, Antonini Augusti Filia. Of Lucilla the venerable, daughter of emperor (Augustus) Antoninus.)
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 ID6969174760
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