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    Ancient Roman silver denarius of empress Lucilla / Vesta

    Ancient Roman silver denarius of empress Lucilla / Vesta

    $140 (approx conversion from £110)

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    About this item

    This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of empress Lucilla, minted in Rome between 164 - 166 AD 

    Obverse:  LVCILLAE AVG M ANTININI AVG F, "Lucilla Augusta daughter of Antoninus Augustus" draped bust right.

    Reverse: VESTA, "Vesta" Vesta standing left, sacrificing from a simpulum over a lit altar left, holding palladium.

    A nice example, toned VF.

    CULTURE: ROMAN

    DENOMINATION: Denarius

    MATERIAL: Silver

    DATE: 164 - 182 AD (this coin minted between 164-166 AD)

    SIZE: 20mm dia

    WEIGHT: 2.72 grams

    ATTRIBUTION: RIC 788, RSC 92, BMC 325 (RCV 2000 Edition) Number 5493

    PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Cumbria. UK.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    11682 (AB-57997)

    Period

    Pre 1600, Ancient, Roman

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