Sestertius - Lucilla VESTA S C, Vesta

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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
Weight26.3 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1779, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1779
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 by altar, 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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (164-169)  - -
Catalog ID9062647730
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