Sestertius - Lucilla MATRI MAGNAE S C; Magna Mater
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164-169 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne, holding drum with left hand on left knee, right arm at side: to left and right of throne, lions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATRI MAGNAE S C
Translation:
Matri Magnae. Senatus Consultum.
To the great mother. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Lucilla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled the Roman Empire from 161 to 180 AD. The coin's obverse side features the image of Lucilla, the emperor's wife, who was known for her beauty and intelligence. The coin's reverse side depicts the goddess Cybele, who was revered as the protector of the Roman state. The inclusion of Cybele on the coin was a nod to the emperor's efforts to promote the cult of the goddess, which was believed to bring stability and prosperity to the empire.
