Description: Lucilla (161 - 169 AD), wife of Lucius Verus. AE Sestertius, Rome mint 164-166 AD. LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F; draped bust right / VESTA; Vesta standing left, sacrificing from simpulum over lighted altar and holding Palladium, S-C.

Diameter: AE31 mm

Weight: 27,4 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC 1779

Commentary: brown patina, good details, full legends; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos

History: The temple of Vesta was the only ancient temple in Rome to be built in a round shape and covered with a dome to protect the sacred fire from rain.

Article Number: 028-05-02-41652