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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side.

Aureus of Lucius Verus struck for his wife Lucilla, Rome

r. 161 - 180 CE

Lucilla

Roman

Obv.: Draped bust of Lucilla to r., head bare, and hair waved and knotted in chignon at the back. Rev.: Venus, draped, standing, facing l., holding apple in extended r. hand, long scepter in l. hand

Gold

Roman Imperial period, Middle

Coins