As - Lucilla VESTA S C, Vesta

€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
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1781, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1781
Obverse descriptionBust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLVCILLA AVG ANTONINI AVG F
(Translation: Lucilla Augusta, Antonini Augusti Filia. Lucilla the venerable, daughter of emperor (Augustus) Antoninus.)
Reverse descriptionVesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding simpulum in right hand and palladium in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVESTA S C
(Translation: Vesta. Senatus Consultum. Vesta. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (164-169)  - -
Catalog ID4687205300
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