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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucilla PVDICITIA; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3 g | 18 mm |
| 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 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left on low seat, with right hand on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA
Translation:
Pudicitia.
Purity.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.33–3.93 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Lucilla coin features an image of Pudicitia, the Roman goddess of modesty and chastity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Pudicitia was an important virtue in ancient Roman culture, and the inclusion of her image on the coin highlights the value placed on this trait by the Roman Empire during the time of Lucilla's reign.
