Description: Lucilla (Augusta 164-182 AD). AE sestertius, Rome mint 164-166 AD. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F; draped bust right / VESTA; Vesta standing left, flaming column altar at feet, simpulum in right hand, palladium in left hand, S C in fields.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 24,52 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC III 1779

Commentary: rare; green patina with bronze highlights, some roughness

History: Lucilla married Lucius Verus in 164 AD and though her husband was dead just four years later and most of the time away the marriage managed to produce three children.

Article Number: 023-02-03-44388