Aureus - Lucilla (PIETAS; Pietas) (164-180) front Aureus - Lucilla (PIETAS; Pietas) (164-180) back
Aureus - Lucilla (PIETAS; Pietas) (164-180) photo
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Aureus - Lucilla PIETAS; Pietas

 
Gold 7.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
164-180
Value
1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#263457
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pietas, veiled, seated left, holding a perfume box in right hand; before her, lighted and decorated altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS

Translation: Piety.

Comment

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Lucilla (PIETAS; Pietas) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Pietas (or Piety) standing left, holding a scepter and a small statue of the emperor Antoninus Pius, who was Lucilla's father. This design was meant to emphasize the importance of family and filial piety in Roman culture.