As - Lucilla CERES S C; Ceres
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, holidng two corn-ears in right hand and lighted torch in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERES S C
Translation:
Ceres. Senatus Consultum.
Ceres. Decree of the Senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on one side, and the Roman empress Lucilla on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his efforts to promote the cult of the Roman state gods, and the image of Ceres was likely included to emphasize the importance of agriculture and fertility in Roman society.
