Aureus - Lucilla PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucilla (PVDICITIA; Pudicitia) was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts the goddess Pudicitia (modesty or chastity) on the reverse, reflects the growing influence of Stoicism and the importance of virtue in Roman society during the 2nd century AD.
