Summary
Ancient Roman Empire
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius in the name of his daughter Lucilla at some time between 164 and 169 AD
Mint: Rome.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of Lucilla facing right; around, LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Reverse Description
Concordia seated facing left extending a patera with her right hand and resting her left elbow on the back of the chair; around, CONCORDIA
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
Lucilla married Lucius Verus at Ephesus in 164 and received the title Augusta (AVG on this coin). The coin was probably struck before Verus died in 169, since, after his death, Lucilla married a Syrian Roman, Claudius Pompeianus, and ceased to act as Empress.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
164-169 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Object Dimensions
18 mm (Width), 17 mm (Depth), 3 mm (Height), 3.628 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.758
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 274 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
