Sestertius - Lucilla VENVS S C, Venus

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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
Weight25.4 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1767, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1767
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 drawing robe over her left shoulder.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENVS S C
(Translation: Venus. Senatus Consultum. Venus. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (164-169)  - -
Catalog ID3692761330
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