© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Lucilla VOTA PVBLICA
| Silver | 3 g | 20.5 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 | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Laurel-wreath with legend in three lines inside.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA
Translation:
Vota Publica.
The vows (prayers) of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.19–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 18.2–28 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Lucilla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD), who was known for his wisdom and philosophical writings. In fact, the coin's inscription "VOTA PVBLICA" means "public votes" in Latin, which suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate the renewal of the Roman Empire's constitution, which was a significant event during Marcus Aurelius' reign.
