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Denarius with bust of Lucilla, struck under Marcus Aurelius
Roman
Imperial Period
A.D. 164–182
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 20 mm. Weight: 2.84 gm.
Credit Line
Deposited by The Boston Athenaeum
Accession Number13.705
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Bust of Lucilla, draped, right, with hair elaborately waved and fastened in chignon low on back of head.
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Reverse: Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple on extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
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Reverse: Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple on extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left.
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