sestertius, Roman Empire, Marcus Aurelius, 167-180 CE

Date167-180 CE

Emperor Marcus Aurelius

CultureRoman

MediumAes

DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 3.05 cm, 27.48 g

Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968

On View

Not on view

PeriodRoman Empire

Classification(s)

Coins and Medals

Denomination

Sestertius

Language

Latin

Minting Location

Rome

Region

Italy

Obverse Description

Bust of Lucilla draped r. Her hair is elaborately waved and fastened low on the back of her head.

Obverse Expanded

LUCILLAE AUGUSTAE ANTONINI AUGUSTI FILIAE

Obverse Legend

LUCILLAE AUG ANTONINI AUG F

Obverse Translated

Of Lucilla Augusta, daughter of Antoninus Augustus

Reverse Description

Veiled and draped Vesta standing front, head l., sacrificing out of simpulum (ladle) over altar with r. hand and holding palladium in l. hand. Legend around. S C l. and r. low in field.

Reverse Expanded

VESTA, SENATUS CONSULTO

Reverse Legend

V E S T A SC

Reverse Translated

Vesta. By decree of the senate

BibliographyBMCRE, Aurelius and Verus, 1178

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