Lucilla; AE Sestertius; Vesta
75,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE31 |
| Weight [g]: | 24,52 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC III 1779 |
| Commentary: | rare; green patina with bronze highlights, some roughness |
Historical Context
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.
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