Sestertius - Lucilla VENVS S C; Venus
| 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#264490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS S C
Translation:
Venus. Senatus Consultum.
Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Lucilla coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on one side and an image of Lucilla, the wife of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when women were not typically featured on Roman coins, making it a unique and interesting piece of history.
