© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Lucilla PIETAS S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 8.6 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, dropping incense from right hand on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS S C
Translation:
Pietas. Senatus Consultum.
Piety. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.62–10.57 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Lucilla, who was the daughter of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius and was known for her piety and devotion to her family. The coin's design, which includes the inscription "PIETAS S C," highlights her reputation for piety and reinforces the idea that she was a symbol of Roman values and virtues.
