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Code: 11895
This is an ancient Roman silver denarius, of empress Lucilla, minted in Rome between 165 - 169 AD
Obverse: LVCILLA AVGVSTA, "Empress Lucilla" draped bust right, hair in a bun.
Reverse: PVDICITIA, "Purity" Pudicitia veiled, standing left, arranging her veil
A wonderful example with a great portrait and toned, VF+
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Denarius
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 164 - 182 AD (this coin minted between 165-169 AD)
SIZE: 18mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.44 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC 780; Coh. 60
PROVENANCE: Private collection. Cologne, Germany.