Sestertius - Lucilla FECVNDITAS S C, Fecunditas

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year164-169
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.7 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1738, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1738
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 descriptionFecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, nursing infant; before her, a girl standing; behind her, a boy standing.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFECVNDITAS S C
(Translation: Fecunditas. Senatus Consultum. Fertility. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (164-169)  - -
Catalog ID5767800920
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